How to Build Your Executive Presence in Just Three Steps.

How to Build Your Executive Presence in Just Three Steps.

Many of my prospective clients want to talk about executive presence when we engage in our chemistry calls. The term "executive presence" has many meanings, but my favorite is posed as a question: "How do you want to show up?" How do you want to show up in...

What can Stanley Tucci teach us about leadership?

What can Stanley Tucci teach us about leadership?

You can learn a lot from Stanley Tucci. I have enjoyed watching the actor's entertaining cocktail videos on YouTube. But what triggered my brain is the Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy video series on CNN. Sure, Tucci is amusing, and his wry wit captivates...

Food For Thought: Communicate Better With Your Peers.

Food For Thought: Communicate Better With Your Peers.

Understanding various forms of communication—how you communicate, how others speak to you, and how each side interprets what’s being said—is critical to effective leadership. To be a great leader, you need to be a great communicator.  Consider food as an...

6 Tips to Manage Up and Succeed at Work.

6 Tips to Manage Up and Succeed at Work.

What are your best practices for managing up? It all begins with the relationship between you and your Manager. Think about your definition of a great boss. What can you do to create the kind of relationship you envision? Here’s a familiar scenario:  John is...

What is Your Executive Superpower?

What is Your Executive Superpower?

In a recent interview, a journalist asked me, “What is your superpower?” Answer: I didn’t have an answer, at least not yet! After taking some time to self-reflect, I realized I have a superpower. I just needed to know where to look. Everyone has a superpower...

Life Lessons on Teamwork and Success—from Dogs?

Life Lessons on Teamwork and Success—from Dogs?

Dogs have given us a world in which to play and get creative. And through all the training and late night barking, have given us a lot of laughs along the way. Under all of their expressions are true friends who share our need to be appreciated. So how can...

Being Effective as An Emerging Leader.

Being Effective as An Emerging Leader.

Leadership is a complex phenomenon. It takes on many shapes and definitions. There are also many practitioners. One well-known business strategist, Peter Drucker touched on a very critical facet of leadership: we often spend a lot of time training leaders in...

Warren Buffett: Why Good Communication Skills Are Priceless.

Warren Buffett: Why Good Communication Skills Are Priceless.

I recently read an article about 20 M.B.A. students traveling to visit with Warren Buffett. Regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world, what investment wisdom do you think he shared?   For Buffett, investing isn't just about financial...