The Situation: Adapting to different communications styles
A director and seven members comprise a team of eight. The director has been head of the team for the past four years. Two members are new to the group. Recently, her VP was directed to complete a 360 with the team on her performance as well as on […]
Monthly Tips
March 2016 Business Case Study
The Situation: Leadership Presence
Bridget has been with the organization for 25 years. Her manager felt her lack of leadership presence was holding her back for a promotion. Senior leaders hesitated to have her present in front of new clients.
The Solution:
Bridget wore clothes that were ill fitting (too big or too small). And on other pieces of […]
March 2016 Monthly Tips
The expert in anything was once a beginner.” – Helen Hayes
March Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
How can we encourage high potentials to have the confidence to express their views with senior leaders?
Answer:
Practice is important. You can help by assigning projects that get potentials in front of senior leaders and showcase them as […]
February 2016 Business Case Study
The Situation: Handling difficult situations
Ann was recently promoted to a new role working with difficult managers. She is constantly running from project to project. Often deadlines are missed because Ann thinks she can make them but does not. Senior leaders are concerned that this promotion was too soon for her. In the past, Ann has […]
February 2016 Monthly Tips
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. Albert Schweitzer
February Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
We have a new team. How can we help them become more effective at communicating with each other?
Answer:
Get off to a quick […]
January 2016 Business Case Study
The Situation: 2015 Business Cases
My clients in 2015 have been advancing in the following areas: developing more effective leadership presence; communicating with greater impact; sound preparations for board situations; and becoming the leader of a large nationwide professional organization.
Overall Assessment:
I am very proud of their accomplishments and appreciate the opportunities they have given me […]