by Ken | Jul 9, 2021 | Executive Business Coach, Leadership, Leadership Coaching, Team Effectiveness
According to Gallup, only 1 in 10 people possess the talents required to be a great manager. Even those with the natural talent to lead have to work to gain the knowledge and learn the skills that will help them excel in a leadership role. Great managers can help...
by Ken | Jul 2, 2021 | Executive Business Coach, Leadership, Leadership Coaching, Team Effectiveness
Nearly every business owner or executive leader that seeks a conversation about coaching with me likely presents a variation on the following theme: what used to deliver results has stopped working. Often they cannot be more specific; they’re troubled by the feeling...
by Ken | Jun 25, 2021 | Book Recommendations, Executive Business Coach, Leadership, Leadership Coaching
It has always intrigued me that some people just seem to get more done, with high quality, a great attitude, and a focus that is second to none. In my pursuit of growth, books that help me be better: at work, at home, in my community, and in general, always catch my...
by Ken | Jun 18, 2021 | 3 Quick Tips, Executive Business Coach, Leadership, Leadership Coaching, Team Effectiveness
How to say no. Ne. Nej. Nee. Non. Nein. Na. No matter what language you speak, it can be surprisingly difficult to say “no.” Whether a new entrepreneur, small business owner, or seasoned executive, learning to be more comfortable saying “no” is a crucial skill to...
by Ken | Jun 11, 2021 | 3 Quick Tips, Executive Business Coach, Leadership, Leadership Coaching
If you are anything like me, you have read your share of articles, studies, and analytics that quantifiably prove that repeatedly working long hours does not yield bigger, much less better, results. Instead, working extended hours for about two weeks seems to be the...