Is what you want to convey getting through to your listeners? Do you appear convincing as a person? If you ask yourself two particular key questions before an important meeting or appearance, you will increase your chances of success many times over. They have proven to be very useful in my coaching sessions on several occasions As a manager or specialist, you spend a large part of your time talking
“The oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought.” Pythagoras You are facing a significant decision. For example, you have an attractive job offer on the table. The change seems to offer many advantages, but it also has consequences. Your thoughts are going round and round. You are torn. How could you proceed appropriately and come to the best possible decision? We all
You have made it: A new position, a new task begins. You are at the starting line. What matters now? If you think that the ‘first 100 days’ are a grace period, you might be mistaken. On the contrary: it is the very first steps that count. Onboard coaching supports you in setting the course for future success. Which particular topics need to be carefully considered? The first day in
Considering all the uncertainties and ambiguities surrounding leaders every day, I believe that Steven Covey’s concept of the ‘circle of influence’ has become more vital than ever. We have a limited amount of energy to use at any given time. The key is what we use it for and what we focus on. How to increase your own and your team’s performance and spirit People are concerned about many things
Leaders might get themselves into trouble is by overdoing it – doing too much of a good thing, whether that be talking too much, pushing too hard, delegating too much authority, or getting too caught up in the details. That’s how strengths if taken too far, become weaknesses. Therefore, the general concept of dividing characteristics into “strengths” and “weaknesses” might be too simple. To handle the challenges that come your
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