Just wanted to let you know that I provided a guest blog at CarolRoth.com this week.  The subject focused on the best strategies to motivate employees.  You will see  more than 80 tips to get your employees motivated.  Check it out at:  http://www.carolroth.com/unsolicited-business-advice/?p=2022

Feedback, as they say, is the breakfast of champions.  As leaders, it is critical to get feedback from a variety of sources both formally and informally.  Feedback keeps you grounded, provides opportunities for improvement and also endears people to you as a leader.
The funny thing about feedback is that the higher you get promoted in [...]

I am just getting back from London after facilitating a three-day strategy session with one of my client’s Board.  Thankfully, it was an exceptional meeting and the seemingly large amount of work and tough decisions that had to be tackled were completed well, even with an element of grace.
So today I wanted to reflect on [...]

Not that long ago I was coaching a Vice President that was really struggling with her relationship with the CEO of the company.  On the surface it was hard to see what was at the core of the problem.  The VP was smart, a hard worker, and eager to please the CEO by producing great [...]