You’ve no doubt have heard the term “micromanage” before. Most likely it conjures up negative connotations. It’s no surprise that research has shown that … Read more
5 Coaching Skills That Every Manager Needs to Have
Whether you’re a manager trying to develop your people or trying develop yourself and build a career, you need to know that one of the key ways you can … Read more
The Leadership Coaching Dilemma: Contextual Coaching Is the Answer
In January 2013, a new Chief Talent Officer took his Senior Leadership Team seat at a Fortune 100 Manhattan-based international financial services firm. … Read more
Recognition on the Job: It’s Not Just a Generational Concern
It seems I’ve written a few posts recently on “Questions I’m frequently asked.” Here’s one more: “Derek, what are the differences in how the various … Read more
No Time to Coach?
The following article is derived in part from the thinking of Randall Murphy and the Acclivus Corporation and their curriculum entitled Acclivus Coaching … Read more
Coaching or Consulting?
A realization came to me one day that I spent a noticeable amount of time coaching people, even long after I placed them. A few years ago I decided to make … Read more
Fear + Doubt + Worry = Your Personal Slave Drivers
I received an email with this title from David Neagle, a wealth and mindset coach whose products and services I have invested in frequently. That title … Read more
Short Term Cash vs. Long Term Wealth Through Your Recruiting
As in any business, the world of Recruiters, “Headhunters”, “Executive Search Professionals”, etc. includes the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are … Read more