Our Vantage Point
Vantage Point: (noun). A position that affords a wide or advantageous perspective; a unique point of view
Not too long ago, I was at the hospital clinic for a follow-up on a surgical procedure. As I walked toward the exam room, I saw Adam and said hello. Adam responded in kind and kiddingly asked me when we …
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Leaders today find themselves at a vexing junction, where the demands of a dynamic and rapidly churning marketplace intersect with emerging work, career and life expectations of younger generations. Leaders are being asked to manage the evolving needs of two …
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As research and media has repeatedly suggested, our bosses have a profound impact on how much we like our jobs – and often, on our desire to leave our jobs. As the saying goes: “People don’t quit jobs, they quit …
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A few years ago, I was having lunch with a friend whom I hadn’t seen since he landed his new position two years earlier. While we munched on our salads, I asked him how he liked his job. Half expecting …
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Can you remember the days when no feedback meant good news? When not hearing from your boss meant you were doing a good job? Well, that’s not so much the case today. Feedback is widely recognized as a key tool …
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Do you feel frustrated in your efforts to make a difference? Are you concerned you don’t have the right team in place? Are you tired of inheriting poor performers? If you answered yes to any of these, ask yourself: what’s …
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It has been said that people don’t quit their jobs; they quit their bosses. Therefore, all you need for 100% retention is to be a great boss – right? It’s not that simple, of course, but a colleague here at …
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A few years ago, I was attending a conference of executive coaches when a keynote speaker caught my attention. This gray-haired, seasoned executive coach suggested that we should not use the scientific model to benchmark our success as coaches, but …
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