Recently I was interviewed for the Insightful Conversations podcast. We spoke about real conversations, compassion, the power of silence, vulnerability, grace and curiosity as powerful elements in leadership and coaching….
Read moreI write as a way to assist and advance those I cannot work with personally. I write about what it means to lead, communicate and coach well, and about the inner work required to do so.
Recently I was interviewed for the Insightful Conversations podcast. We spoke about real conversations, compassion, the power of silence, vulnerability, grace and curiosity as powerful elements in leadership and coaching….
Read moreIn times of crisis, we need to use simple, human language: “How are you? I know this is an uncertain and scary time.” We also need to provide clear information…
Read moreAs featured in Forbes. Beginning a new executive role is exciting. It can also be daunting and overwhelming, with so many people to meet and things to think about, prepare,…
Read moreIt has been said that the feeling of being heard is so closely tied to the feeling of being loved that most of us can’t tell the difference. As an…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. Listen to others speak, and one of the first things you will notice is how often people use words like “we,” “you,” “one” or “they” when…
Read moreMy dear friend Dana Isaacson, senior editor and writer, formerly at Randon House in New York City, asked if I would write a short piece for Career Authors … this…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. The human mind wanders. A lot. Almost a decade ago the Harvard Gazette reported that 47% of the time we are thinking about anything and everything…
Read moreRichard Branson’s Necker Island Inspires Launch of Executive Leadership Firm Executive Development for World Class Leaders Indianapolis, IN – July 23, 2018 – Syntrina™ Leadership, a newly formed network of…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. Every true act of leadership has only one purpose: to make life better. As such, leadership is rooted in our humanity. It is curious then that…
Read moreMy TEDx Talk, a tribute to my beautiful mother, Elfie Biro (1945 – 2007). Years ago I wrote this post for my mother to capture all I learned about business…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. In my career, I have learned more about exceptional leadership by being on the receiving end of its opposite. Here are three fundamental things I have…
Read moreIf you have not heard about Milgram’s famous 1960s experiment on obedience, or understood why human beings will so easily default to authority, learn about this important body of work…
Read moreOur world has changed, rapidly and in unexpected ways. As the crisis hit, I offered and held pro bono sessions with leaders from around the world. And I want to continue to do what I can to help. As a result, I now offer hourly sessions to ensure leaders everywhere can quickly get the perspective, clarity and focus they need to lead themselves, and therefore others, well during these challenging and uncertain times.