Category: Coaching
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CARE: A Leadership Lens
This is what I believe good leadership looks like. I use this lens in leadership roles and coaching tech leaders. Around 15 years ago, during a phone interview, I was asked: “What are your management strengths?” I replied, “I care.” The line went silent for ten seconds. The silence told me everything. Caring wasn’t a…
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Becoming a great EM can’t be rushed
A big part of being an EM is making judgement calls. Each day is a balancing act making trade-offs. But nobody tells you being an EM means living in the grey. It’s not always a comfortable place. Two right answers are fighting each other. You know the feeling. Trying not to pick the wrong option.…
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When the unexpected happens…
…is it time to panic? Like losing your job after only 10-weeks, as it recently happened to me! Panic certainly feels natural as the many thoughts and emotions cloud any clear thinking I should be doing. Emotions can easily get the better of us but they rarely help the situation. So, I decided to have…