by David Wheatley | Communication, Diversity
Strong communication is one of the quickest ways to build trust, yet it can fall apart fast when people interpret verbal cues differently. Culture, lived experience, and personal style all shape how we speak and how we hear others. When we approach those differences...
by David Wheatley | Coaching, Decision-making, Development, Uncategorized
Recently, in many of my coaching sessions, I have been encouraging leaders to think of themselves like college coaches. The current trends and generational differences mean people aren’t staying in roles for 30-years anymore; they move every 3-5 years. A college...
by Christi Barrett | Diversity, Feedback
You may have heard this before. Or you may have wondered, “Is this really true, or is this person operating on bias?” Getting tough feedback is challenging. It can be more so if you fall into the trap of assuming bias. Are people who give feedback biased?...
by John Barrett | Delegation
Back in 1974, Oncken and Wass wrote a Harvard Business Review article called, “Who’s Got the Monkey?” It used monkeys as metaphors for tasks or projects. It was well-received nearly 50 years ago, and the article remains a popular reprint today. The...
by Tiffany Funk | Culture, Growth
Have you ever wondered how to maintain an organizational focus on leadership development in between training sessions and coaching engagements? The popularity of book clubs has continued to gain steam in the past several years, including those that focus on a specific...
