Leaderful Listening

Leaderful Listening

In leadership training, participants are typically told how important listening is. Yet few heed the advice. I can understand why. Often, it’s because we already think we are good listeners. But how a leader listens is more crucial than one’s listening...

Recap of “Create a Slook” talk

What a delight to receive a special gift a week after I spoke at the San Diego Professional Coaches Alliance. It wasn’t a plaque, mug, or letter opener (although they did give me a great water bottle at the event). It was this wonderful recap article of my talk...
Say “Yes” to Beckoning Adventures

Say “Yes” to Beckoning Adventures

I’m afraid of heights. Just thinking about climbing a ladder makes my stomach queasy. So imagine my reaction when I was in Istanbul and a friend suggested I go to Cappadocia in central Turkey for a hot air balloon ride, I was not immediately excited. That is an...