Want a better handle on conflict? Try this

In my work coaching executive leaders for the past decade, I’ve learned that arriving at a solution too quickly doesn’t break through an impasse. In fact, that’s when things break down. Want to hear about the best strategy? Here’s how I watched this in action. One of my Fortune 100 clients shared how a project […]
Spring – an invitation to linger

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #96 Spring is bursting here in Texas and I am taking the opportunity to look at the feathery details of these peach blossoms just a little longer. I’m hearing songs of the Red-Winged Blackbird, Grackles, Robins, the Northern Mockingbird, even the American Goldfinch. And this week I’m taking time to read […]
A time to be silent

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #32 Waiting in line at the grocery store this week, it was just my luck to be behind two people who were having a heated discussion about a family matter as they slammed their groceries onto the conveyer belt. Trapped between them and another shopper in line, there was nowhere to […]
Simone Biles’ choice to pause pays off

When Simone Biles chalked up a record 8th all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday – after coming back to competitive gymnastics just 3 weeks ago – she reminded everyone why she is the greatest of all time. As she clinched the title with a flawless floor routine, resulting in a standing ovation […]