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Shame on You
Shame is an emotion that cuts deep and lasts long. I can vividly recall being shamed by a camp counselor when I was just eight years old...


Words Matter
Many years ago, when I was reasonably new to coaching, I developed a close working relationship with an extraordinarily charismatic...


One Size Does Not Fit All
When I was in my 20s, I interviewed for a job at Deutsche Bank (a.k.a Bankers Trust). The interview went extremely well – and I was ...


Getting Past “No”
I grew up with a particularly strict father. “No” meant “no” – at least most of the time. On occasion, I pulled out my “little girl has...


Why Would Someone Want to Follow Your Lead?
In my travels as an Executive Coach, I meet lots of leaders – some better than others. One of them, a man I’ll call John, stands out ...


The Top 10 Corporate Laws of Nature
You may have noticed that this month’s newsletter has a new look – for a good reason. It corresponds with the introduction of my new ...


The Butterfly in the Cocoon
When I was 5 years old, my mother bought me a book about butterflies because I was fascinated with them. The book had lots of colorful ...


Like the Chimp in the Cage
I was recently watching an interesting episode of Animal Planet. It was about a 13 year old chimpanzee that had been abused and held ...
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