By Jesica Bailey Director of Marketing & National Accounts, Checkers Industrial Safety Products Client of Bill Munn Management Coaching Let’s say your boss makes an announcement: He’s bringing someone in to meet with everyone on your team. He’s doing this because he’s worked with this person over the years, has seen the value of what…
When I Used to Be a Guy
As a leadership coach, the conversations I have with professionals aren’t often strictly work related, because the lines between our personal and professional lives aren’t always as bold as we might choose to believe. After all, leadership, like life, comes down to understanding ourselves and others. So it seems appropriate that a leadership blog should…
Hail to the Chief: Working Well with High Commanders
By Michael Aitken Division Vice President, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Client of Bill Munn Management Coaching Hell hath no fury like a high Commander attribute scorned! Perhaps I didn’t get that quote quite right, but the principle is crystal clear in my mind. Strong power attributes in others can be the most intimidating, but…
Simple & Real: Memorable Messages from a Harlem Mom
[gigya src=”http://swf.tubechop.com/tubechop.swf” flashvars=”vurl=SCh37R1I3NQ&start=167.58&end=220.72&cid=1448991″ allowfullscreen=”true” width=”425″ height=”344″ ] The other day, I came across this interview with Jackie Rowe-Adams, a Harlem mom who supports New York City’s controversial stop-and-frisk program. Her approach struck me as a great example of 2 keys to high-impact communication: Make it simple Make it real Her point is powerful because…
The 6-Year-Old in the Room
When I work with clients as they analyze whether a candidate is a good fit for a position, I hear one comment more than any other: “I’d like someone with industry experience.” “Why?” I ask “Isn’t it obvious?” my client replies, surprised by my question. Nope. Not in my book. The reasoning for this experience…
Hook a New Habit: A Smart Tip for Behavior Change
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: behavior change is just plain difficult. Why? Because that old behavior is on autopilot. It’s so ingrained that it’s simply second nature. So changing it is like kicking a familiar old habit. But fortunately, I have a trick—a tool that actually leverages old habits into positive…
