Most all of us agree that no one person can do it alone. We need other people in our professional, personal, and spiritual lives! This is simply how we are put together. Thank Goodness!
Tai Goodwin has written one of the best articles I have read on networks. There is a lot of good advice in her succinct writing at Forbes.com.
Enjoy! And let me know what you think. Judy Bell
There are many reasons a person may choose to work with an Executive Coach. Many Fortune 100 companies have implemented coaching programs and most companies have used executive coaching through an outsourced partner for at least one of their corporate leaders.
Some ways Corporate America utilizes Executive Coaching … Continue reading ‘Who Benefits from Executive Coaching’ »
Do you feel that your career has stalled? Maybe it even feels as though you are moving in reverse. You might be unemployed and cannot seem to get past sending resumes … with little or no results. Perhaps you feel “underemployed” in your current job.
Even in the most positive business environments … careers stall and interviews are not granted. This becomes even more discouraging in an economic downturn. Many times through the help of a career coach or executive coach, passion for your job or career search can be reignited. Continue reading ‘What Do You Really Want From Your Career?’ »
Do you find that you have more on your to-do list than you can possibly get accomplished? Do you have trouble getting some of your employees engaged?
Is your life out of balance? Do you experience difficulty in communicating with some key individuals?
All of the above problem areas can see excellent results when you work with an executive coach. Change comes rapidly in today’s business environment. When you couple that with a changing social structure, stress is almost inevitable. Continue reading ‘What Can An Executive Coach Do For You?’ »
We have recently looked at the importance of mentors in our lives as well as taken a look at some famous mentoring relationships. We have also looked at tips on how to be a good mentor. Let us now look at how to be a good student.
Mentee: Pronunciation: \men-ˈtē\
Function: noun
Etymology: mentor + -ee
Date: 1965
: one who is being mentored : protégé
Usually a mentor will automatically be drawn into your life through a working or personal relationship. Many times a person will notice your talent and enthusiasm and the mentoring relationship just happens. Sometimes you will reach out to someone you admire to ask for their guidance and support. Below are some simple but important guidelines for being a good steward of your mentor’s time and expertise. Continue reading ‘Looking for a Mentor? Be a Good Protégé’ »
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.”
– Winston Churchill
Tips for Making Mentoring Relationships Work… Continue reading ‘Mentoring Tips – Do’s and Don’t’s of Mentoring’ »
No matter how experienced we are in life or in business, we each need a good mentor with whom to bounce ideas, ask for trusted advice, or maybe even give us a hug. Younger or less experienced business people use mentors as a trusted advisor. Young and inexperienced new mothers often hook up with a trusted and more experienced mother for much-needed advice!
So, where did the word originate? The wordsmith in me always finds word-origin interesting. Mentor, in Greek Mythology, was the son of Alcumus and a friend of Odysseus. When Odysseus left for the Trojan War he placed Mentor in charge of both his son and his palace. The myth goes on, but…you get the idea. Continue reading ‘Everyone Needs a Good Mentor’ »
High performance managers realize that they cannot do everything alone; therefore they reach out to others for collaboration. Great leaders match people with the jobs that match their individual skills. Excellent leaders hire people who are smarter than they are. A confident leader does not feel threatened by smart people. Continue reading ‘Executive Inter-dependency’ »
What one job do Executive Coaches perform that their clients feel bring them the most value? Accountability!
Executives and business owners lead very busy lives on many levels. There are business, social, civic, as well as family responsibilities that keep them constantly on the run.
Doesn’t it seem that some people appear to have more time than others? Or maybe they just use their time more wisely. Either way, we all have the same 24 hours in each day, of which, we are only awake and active 18 hours or less.
An Executive Coach will:
Let us help get you or your management team focused on winning results. Let us help you reach and celebrate success! Call 901-757-4434.
I was asked recently, what is the major issue that keeps an executive from getting promoted or even costs them their jobs?
While there can be many factors that lead to a passed promotion – lack of skills or competencies, lack of related experience, etc. – there are really two major issues leading to job failure.
These factors are… Continue reading ‘Issues that Cost Executives Promotions and Jobs’ »
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