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Feedback: Is it a Skill or Will Issue?

Feedback: Is it a Skill or Will Issue?

In last week’s Ignite Leadership Launch training workshop here in Colorado, a curious participant asked, “How do I deal with an employee…
Free Leadership Training in Boulder

Free Leadership Training in Boulder

Ignite Leadership Launch is a two-hour Leadership Training seminar that will ignite your potential as a leader, and the potential of the people…
Behavioral Best Practices of Execution

Behavioral Best Practices of Execution

One of the interesting observations I’ve noticed in my leadership development programs is that some leaders are naturally inclined to be more…
Is Your Leadership Style More Results or Relationship Focused?

Is Your Leadership Style More Results or Relationship Focused?

Have you ever worked for a leader who was overly focused on results? How about the leader who placed too much emphasis…
Best Practices of Leadership Alignment

Best Practices of Leadership Alignment

In my last few posts, I have been exploring the behavioral best practices of leaders who Craft a Vision and Champion Execution. As I…
Behavioral Best Practices of Crafting a Vision

Behavioral Best Practices of Crafting a Vision

As I mentioned in my post last week, one of the interesting observations I’ve noticed in my leadership development programs here in…
Leadership: Key Principles of Execution

Leadership: Key Principles of Execution

I had an amazing visit with a senior executive last week to kick-off a 7-month leadership development program here in Denver, Colorado.…
The Unintended Impact of Positional Authority

The Unintended Impact of Positional Authority

Have you ever noticed that people laugh louder when senior leaders make jokes? Or that their ideas and thoughts are taken more…
Three Critical Leadership Shifts

Three Critical Leadership Shifts

Look at you — you’re a rising star! You’re smart and successful. People are taking real notice of how good you are…
Get the Most from Your Coaching – A Colorado Perspective

Get the Most from Your Coaching – A Colorado Perspective

So, you decided to work with an executive coach to help you develop as a leader. Congratulations! This is likely to be…