“I just think we got off on the wrong foot,” he said. Mark* was the senior vice-president of a multinational technology company and this was the reason he gave me…
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I 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.
March 1, 2016
Women, I have an important favor to ask: Please, speak up.
Years ago, I had the good fortune of hearing American politician Madeleine Albright speak. She told the audience of her time in the White House as the first female U.S….
Read moreFebruary 29, 2016
Can we please move on?
Lately I have found myself having a similar conversation with a number of clients. The conversation begins with my client stating they want to increase their visibility within their organization…
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Time to Lead
Getting Out From Behind The Eight Ball: 5 Strategies for Greater Success Several clients have recently used the phrase “behind the eight ball” when describing their current professional situation. It…
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A Barber’s Leadership Lessons
My mother had a barbershop in West Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) and she insisted, like her father had done with her, that I learn the family trade. I resisted. I…
Read moreOctober 17, 2015
GO VEGAN RADIO – My interview with Bob Linden
In March of 2015 I attended the first-ever World Vegan Summit. As a relatively new vegan, my learning and take-aways from the event were substantial. Shortly after attending, I was…
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