A question we hear often is, “Who makes the best leader?” or “Is there a personality type that predicts the best chances for success in leadership?
by Cheryl Breukelman | Jul 27, 2020 | communication, introvert, performance, reflection
by Heather Clarke | Mar 09, 2020 | performance
How does a leader maintain focus on their vision when they are encountering a lot of feedback, outside noise, that is suggesting they are foolish, or on the wrong path, or just makes them doubt their convictions and skills to succeed?
by Heather Clarke | Apr 09, 2018 | Coaching, coaching programs, Coaching ROI, coaching success, collaboration, Executive Coaching, performance, Trends in Coaching
Human development, especially in a leadership context, is often subtle and gradual, punctuated by moments of profound insight. Unlike training-driven skills acquisition, this type of growth often takes years, which means it can be difficult to...
by Cheryl Breukelman | Jan 22, 2018 | Leadership, Leadership Development, new managers, organizations, performance, Trends in Coaching
“Leadership Development” is one of those terms that a lot of people use, but not a lot of people can accurately define. This is because, generally speaking, it’s a broad term that describes a wide variety of initiatives and activities.
by Cheryl Breukelman | Nov 23, 2017 | coaching programs, communication, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Development, organizations, performance, Succession Planning, who needs coaching
If you examine the demographics of today’s workplace, it quickly becomes obvious that there are some big changes that will be happening over the next ten years. According to the Washington Post, over 10,000 baby boomers retire every day – that’s...
by Cheryl Breukelman | Jun 01, 2017 | communication, introvert, performance, reflection
The Myers-Briggs personality test is still one of the most widespread assessment tools used in business today. Based on the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, it sets out sixteen personality types that supposedly determine our strengths,...
by Cheryl Breukelman | Feb 15, 2017 | performance, stress, Wellness & Balance, work-life balance
Leaders have a very hard time turning things off. They struggle to stop thinking about important things at work. It’s no surprise that a lot of our clients confess that they can’t stop thinking about important work issues, even when they’re trying...
by Cheryl Breukelman | Jan 16, 2017 | collaboration, Influence, Leadership, performance, Relationships & Trust
This is the second post in a series of articles about influence.
by Cheryl Breukelman | Dec 13, 2016 | goal-setting, Leadership, performance, reflection, Strategic Thinking
Taking time to reflect on your year brings great value. Reflection gives you perspective, focus and gratitude to enjoy who you are and what you have created for yourself. It also points you to what you want for the future so that you can...
by Cheryl Breukelman | Oct 20, 2016 | Coaching, Executive Coaching, organizations, performance, promotion
The challenges that most organizations have with attracting, retaining, and developing top talent can’t be addressed by training alone. Because of this, more and more organizations are implementing coaching programs in order to help employees reach...