by admin | Jan 17, 2014 | Blog (All Categories), Conflict, Leadership Skills, Self-Awareness
As the saying goes, ‘trust is earned by the penny, but spent by the dollar.’ In other words, while trust is constructed through countless transactions, it can be shattered with only one negative interaction. Even an inadvertent betrayal of trust can wipe...
by admin | Jan 2, 2014 | Blog (All Categories), Leadership Skills
A recent article in the Times suggested that Americans’ mistrust of each other has reached an all time high — that we live in an era of unprecedented cynicism. Maybe so. But we submit that this generalization obscures a more meaningful truth — there...
by admin | Dec 6, 2013 | Blog (All Categories), Leadership Skills
I love Thanksgiving. But I wonder why so many of us wait for the third Thursday of November to express gratitude. God must surely end the day exhausted by the millions of people giving ‘thanks’ because the day requires it. When one institutionalizes...
by admin | Nov 25, 2013 | Blog (All Categories), Executive Coaching
When my friend Ethan was transferred to another city we vowed to stay in touch. And we did, primarily with me initiating contact. Over time, the interval between our calls lengthened. I remember thinking with some annoyance, “I’m putting all the energy into our...
by admin | Nov 5, 2013 | Blog (All Categories), Executive Coaching, Leadership Skills, Self-Awareness
If a genie offered you one wish to help you become more effective, what would you wish for? Many would say, “If only I had more time…” But if you’re like me and the genie is just a dream, you may feel sorry for yourself that there just aren’t...
