Have you ever worked for a jerk? How about a boss you loved, respected, admired? Who did you perform better for? We all do better work for someone we trust, admire, respect. And yet, if you took a poll of critical business skills, you’d be hard pressed to come up with a list that... 

I haven’t ever been a corporate leader. And I know, that’s a little surprising for a coach who spends most of her time talking and writing about being a leader. So, if you chose to read no further, I understand. It’s pitiful. I know. But what I lack in pedigree... 

Leadership is big business. We hold our leaders up as celebrities. When they are doing well we portray them as super heroes. When they fail, we knock them down as the devil’s spawn. So many of us are looking for great leadership. We desire to follow leaders because we want to...

In our increasingly complicated world, we need time to do less and less in order to truly lead. We find ourselves, being a drill sergeant at home at our kids, becoming a gun-slinger in meetings, and colleagues with our spouses. We need leaders who can cultivate calmness and...