Communicating with Clarity
Expert communicators put up signposts so their listeners can follow them easily. Using these “frameworks” can distinguish you as a clear and expert communicator.
Jan 10, 2013•11 min
The Look & Sound of Leadership
An ongoing series of Executive Coaching Tips designed to help you be perceived in the workplace the way you want to be perceived.
Episodes
Upward Feedback
Giving upward feedback can be a dicey proposition. The three-step formula in this Executive Coaching Tip will make that potentially dangerous enterprise a whole lot safer.
Dec 06, 2012•15 min
Turn Values into Behavior
Companies proudly post their values in their lobbies and on their websites. But values are mere slogans until leaders help people transform those ideas into concrete actions. But that shift can be difficult. Even explosive.
Nov 01, 2012•10 min
Self-Awareness & Self-Management
Leaders who are technically gifted leaders are often less gifted when managing their relationships. To avoid derailing—and to have healthy relationships—leaders need the two skills addressed in this month’s podcast.
Oct 04, 2012•14 min
Getting Unstuck
It’s usually painfully obvious to us when we’re stuck. What’s frustrating is that we can’t get ourselves unstuck. Here are three practical ways for getting unstuck that are particularly helpful in the workplace.
Sep 06, 2012•12 min
The Well-Balanced Executive
This 100th edition of The Look & Sound of Leadership™ discusses the best predictor of an executive’s long-term effectiveness.
Aug 02, 2012•12 min
The Disruptive Executive - Part Two
Trying to manage a disrupter is tough work. Managing yourself while managing a disrupter is no easier! These four tools will help you contain yourself during emotional encounters.
Jul 12, 2012•12 min
The Disruptive Executive - Part One
Trying to manage disrupters is like getting pummeled by a heavyweight. Here are five tools to help get traction with the disrupters in your life.
Jun 07, 2012•13 min
The Exhausted Executive
Many high performers are running on empty. Here are tools to replenish your reserves.
May 10, 2012•14 min
The Distracted Executive
Trying to get your message through to a distracted person isn't easy. It takes mental energy, preparation and willingness to repeat yourself. But what happens if YOU are the distracted person?
Apr 05, 2012•10 min
The Many Parts of You
Recognizing and managing the many, often contradictory, parts of you is crucial to becoming an authentic leader.
Mar 08, 2012•12 min
Your Team's Best Interests - Part Two
Engaged and productive employees believe their boss has their best interest at heart.
Feb 02, 2012•14 min•Ep. 95
Your Team's Best Interests - Part One
Engaged and productive employees believe their boss has their best interest at heart.
Jan 12, 2012•13 min•Ep. 94
Performance Reviews
Six lessons for delivering meaningful performance reviews.
Dec 01, 2011•13 min
Leading Teams
Five questions your team needs to answer if they're all going to move in the same direction. Plus a four-layer pyramid that needs defining.
Nov 03, 2011•13 min
Facilitating Open Dialogue
Tips and techniques for the extremely difficult task of getting people to speak openly in public forums—or in private!
Oct 06, 2011•12 min
Smiling—The Look of Leadership
Your smile can be a credibility builder or a credibility killer. How is your smile working for you?
Sep 01, 2011•11 min
Leading Change
Navigating the minefield of change is fraught with danger. Here's your road map through change's treacherous terrain.
Aug 11, 2011•12 min
Resolving Conflict
Three actions, plus three behaviors, to help warring factions to lay down their arms and get back to work.
Jul 07, 2011•12 min
The Power of PowerPoint
PowerPoint can be a blessing but all-too-often is a curse. Here are 8 tips to harness the positive power of PowerPoint.
Jun 02, 2011•13 min
Compelling Openings
May 19, 2011•11 min
Intimacy in Business: Setting Boundaries
The ability to create a sense of intimacy in the workplace leads to deep and long-lasting trust. And it’s not about being personal.
May 05, 2011•10 min
Recommendations & Resources
Apr 21, 2011•11 min
Stop Giving Away Your Secrets
Transparency is great in business—except when you tip your hand and reveal thoughts and feelings that are better kept to yourself.
Apr 07, 2011•9 min
Women as Powerful Communicators
Mar 17, 2011•7 min
Making Stories Soar
Stories stick with people long after data becomes a blur.
Mar 03, 2011•9 min
Questions as Leadership
Feb 17, 2011•8 min
Leadership and Listening
Two listening behaviors that will get different results and foster collaboration.
Feb 03, 2011•9 min
Self-Knowledge as Leadership
Jan 20, 2011•7 min
Building Rapport
Rapport is easy when people’s styles match. But when there’s a mismatch, what then?
Jan 06, 2011•8 min