Leadership Development Insights & Executive Coaching Tips
Coach’s Corner is where our team shares practical leadership advice drawn from our years of executive coaching, 360 reviews, team development, and spending time with leaders. Whether you’re a CEO looking for a fresh perspective, a first-time manager learning the ropes, or an HR professional supporting leadership growth, you’ll find actionable insights here—not theory.
Browse our latest posts below, or explore topics: conflict management, leadership assessments, accountability, executive presence, succession planning, and more.
Everyone Has Heard of a 360 Review. Almost Nobody Knows What a Great One Actually Does.
Most leaders I talk to have been through at least one 360 review. When I ask what it changed, the answer is almost always the same: "Not much." That is not because 360 feedback is a bad idea. It is because the survey format is the wrong tool for the job it is supposed to do.
One Reason Your Team Is Not Growing: You Could Be Doing Their Jobs
You might be familiar with this story. A leader was promoted because they were the best at what they did. The problem is that they never fully stopped doing the work. After 35 years of coaching leaders, I can tell you this is one of the most common pattern holding teams back. It feels efficient, but it’s not. It is a ceiling for you and for them.
What 35+ Years of Coaching Taught Me About the Leaders Who Actually Change
Not every leader who goes through coaching comes out the other side transformed. Some do. Some go right back to what they were doing before. After 35 years of executive coaching, I can tell you the difference is not intelligence, title, or years of experience. It comes down to four patterns I have seen over and over again in the leaders who genuinely change.
Consistency Is A Leader’s Best Friend
Let’s face it, being a leader can be tough. Some days it feels like you’re trying to herd cats while juggling flaming torches and somehow doing backflips.
So, amidst all the chaos, let’s explore the one thing you can do as a leader that will help you maintain your leadership: Consistency!