Many of my clients and friends know that I wanted to be an actor when I grew up. I actually did a lot of theatre in my younger days, and even have a bachelor’s degree (and teaching certification) in Speech & Theatre Arts. One of my favorite principles from my training in improvisational theater, or …
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to give our full attention to anything. We are constantly bombarded with stimuli, from our phones to our email to our social media feeds. It’s often challenging to focus on the task at hand, let alone on the people around us. However, as leaders, it is essential …
There are many skills and traits that make a good leader, and I believe that compassion is one that many leaders don’t talk about or leverage enough. The ability and willingness to work to understand and empathize with the struggles of others, and to respond with kindness and support, is what we’re talking about here. …
Great listeners not only pay attention to what they hear, but to the human on the other end of the communication. They listen for the underlying concern or question not being voiced. I recently joined Nikki Lewallen Gregory on her Gut + Science podcast to discuss how we can use the power of listening to help build …
I received a nice compliment recently. A client said, “You really invest yourself in other people. You’re always fully there; truly wanting to know about me and also hearing what I have to say. Thanks for that.” What a kind thing to say! I’ll admit that I am a guy who really wants to help …
