Leadership Coaching

Advice from a CEO

A client of mine, a CFO of a mid-sized company recently met with the CEO at a complimentary company to gain some perspective on their industry. This particular industry enjoys a collaborative approach, and an understanding that it benefits all if each company grows. Kind of a “rising tide lifts all boats” mentality. When my…

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Umpiring and Leadership

A few weeks ago, I spent a weekend umpiring a baseball tournament for 9 and 10 year olds. For two days, it was baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and…well, I don’t remember seeing any Chevrolet’s. Anyway, the weather was great, the teams were competitive, and after 13 games, there were no major confrontations with coaches…

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Field Trips, Junior Highers and Engaging the Buyer

Over the last month, I’ve had the opportunity to chaperon 3 school field trips with my children.  All three trips were overnight: one with 5th graders, one with 8th graders, and one with seniors.  And I have to admit…I love going on these trips. I get one-one-one time with my kids. I get to hang…

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