I just finished listening to Malcolm Gladwell’s latest audiobook and I highly recommend it, for a number of reasons. Least among them is the fact that this was the first audiobook I’ve ever listened to that wasn’t first a print book that was simply read into audio form, but instead Read more…
Someone asked me the other day what the “culture” of a company referred to. Immediately I felt like giving them St. Augustine’s definition of time: “As long as you don’t ask me what it is, I know; as soon as you ask me, I don’t.” For me, culture is a Read more…
Most of us have at least heard of the Japanese Martial Art named Aikido. One of its main principles is the use of an attacker’s momentum against them. This allows much smaller and physically weaker practitioners to best much larger and stronger opponents who rely on brute strength alone. Well, Read more…
I was chatting with a client who asked me this question: “Hey, why are you always talking about emotions and how to deal with them? Shouldn’t an executive coach talk more about things like productivity, and time management and goal setting?” First of all, upon reflection, I am guilty as Read more…