A Power and Influence Primer

Much of my work as a coach involves helping leaders determine how they can most effectively wield power to best meet the needs of their organizations. And note that by power I mean not only the directive authority invested in their roles, but also the many forms of influence at their disposal. I often refer […]

32 People Who Have My Attention

I was talking recently with a friend who's considering where to focus his time and energy as he builds his coaching and consulting practice. He's seeking not only to support his own efforts, but also to connect with a community of like-minded people working on leadership, professional development, personal growth and related issues. Our conversation […]

Women, Men, Work and Emotion

Whitney Johnson and Tara Mohr recently co-authored Women Need to Realize Work Isn't School, a powerful call to action containing five straightforward guidelines that challenge women to re-think their approach to professional success: 1. Figure out how to challenge and influence authority. 2. Prepare, but also learn how to improvise. 3. Find effective forms of self-promotion. […]