5 actionable tips to increase your executive presence

Have you ever been told in order to advance your career, you need to increase your executive presence? You are not alone! Many people have been given this advice. The problem is – if you ask people for the definition of executive presence, you will hear things like: “being able … Continue reading →

Why do so many executive hires fail?

The statistics on executive failures are stunning: Nearly 50% of executive new hires fail within the first 18 months 69% say the biggest stumbling block of integrating is a lack of understanding of norms and practices – in other words, a cultural misfit68% of CEO’s admit they weren’t … Continue reading →

How do I pick a partner to help me develop my leadership skills?

You’ve heard a lot about the benefits of coaching. And you want to develop leadership skills for yourself or for other leader(s) in your organization. So, you’ve decided to hire a coach. How do you know what to look for? What’s important to … Continue reading →

Personality assessments – powerful or pointless?

What's your type? Personality assessments, tools like DISC and Myers Briggs, are being overused. The number of companies using personality assessments to make decisions about who to hire, promote and develop continues to surprise me. For years now, people have … Continue reading →

Give Yourself a Gift

As we come to the end of year, you are likely in the throes of being overly busy. Work is demanding your time with wrapping up year-end assignments, and you are likely trying to get out of the office on vacation for a few days too. Not to mention the time you are probably … Continue reading →