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The Downside of Being Super-Productive
Are you known for your ability to get things done? Are you typically focused on taking action? Is one of your biggest motivators “making things happen”?
If you answered “yes” to those questions, I’m not surprised. High performers are often known for their ability to knock out one task after another. […]
How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
At one time or another, you’re likely to experience a bout of impostor syndrome during your career. Even the most accomplished people sometimes secretly fear that they’re not worthy of their role or the honors they’ve received. And they worry that they’ll be “found out” by others.
According to researchers, about […]
What Really Happens When You Skip Feedback?
They’ve been at their companies for years. They’re highly valuable to their organizations.
And their careers are going off track because of a very preventable reason.
I’ve recently seen a few instances of the long-term damage a leader can do by skipping performance feedback or by giving ineffective feedback to her employees.
The […]
The 4 Most Powerful Ways to Be More Successful
More than 75 percent of our clients at Newberry Executive Solutions get promotions, and today I want to let you in on some of the strategies that consistently help them succeed. Choose one of these areas to focus on right now. Then, as you master each strategy, pick a new […]
Tired of Wasting Time? 3 Ways to Be More Efficient
Do you ever feel like you’re crazy busy but not getting that much done?
Your days can be full of tasks that devour your time but that don’t contribute to your most important work: using your talents and skills to advance the most critical business results.
I’ve got a few quick strategies […]
Many High Performers Make This Mistake — Do You?
You’re dedicated, capable and hard-working. But you might be falling victim to a stumbling block that keeps others from seeing your full potential as a leader.
What is this stumbling block? You’re working so hard and you’re so focused on getting things done that you don’t pay attention to the way […]
How to Communicate Like a Strategic Leader
What is one of the biggest ways to demonstrate that you are ready for a promotion or bigger opportunities? Show that you can think strategically. How often do you take advantage of everyday opportunities do so? Although you may not realize it, you have a chance to communicate your strategic […]
8 Things Your Boss Won’t Tell You (But You Need to Know)
Are you damaging your career without realizing it? As an executive coach, I see even high performers get tripped up by some common stumbling blocks when no one gives them feedback about the effects of their behaviors. Here are a few things that your boss might be thinking but not […]
Amp Up Your Executive Presence
Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, a raise or some other goal, you’ll reach it a lot faster if you take your executive presence up a notch. And a big part of your executive presence comes down to confidence. According to leadership author John Beeson, others want to see that […]
What is Silencing? (And Why Your Company Must Care About It)
Although the labor force is more evenly split between men and women, men and women are not equally using their voices. As a female leader, you may have experienced a phenomenon called “silencing.” Dr. Carrie Arnold says feeling silenced as a female leader is a “unique and widespread leadership issue […]
Does This Hold You Back as a Leader?
How you “show up” in different situations tells others a lot about who you are as a leader. That’s why I focus on this so much with every person I coach.
And your mindset dramatically affects the way you “show up.” To get a better sense of your own mindset, let’s […]
Your Mother’s Day Gift to Working Moms
With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s a good time to look at life for working moms. Although we’ve made tremendous strides as a culture, the fact is that mothers — even those at the highest levels of their companies — still do a disproportionate amount of the work at home. […]
A Little Bit of Inspiration
The work I do is all about helping people see their value, step out and own it in a way they haven’t before. Along that journey, we all hit bumps in the road – and I’m certainly not spared from those bumps. Over the years, I have filed away some […]
Celebrate to Amplify
Most of the go-getters I work with rarely celebrate success – and I’ve been just as guilty over the years. Two years ago, I was honored by the Dallas Business Journal with a Women in Business Award. I barely told anyone, let alone invite them to celebrate with me at […]
Clean Up Your Physical and Mental Clutter
In a recent article, I told you that I’d kicked off the year with a big physical and mental decluttering project. Since we’re in spring-cleaning season, I want to share more about the value of freeing up space in your life, especially since research shows that it can affect your […]
3 Questions to Keep 2018 on Track
Have you had a hard time finding your groove as 2018 kicked off? Well, you’re not alone. I am surprised at how many people I’ve talked to spent the first few weeks of the year trying to recover from or continue to work through issues from last year. With spring […]
How to Neutralize a Setback and Empower Yourself
I know that as the year goes on there are some good things in store for you, whether it’s opportunities, significant accomplishments or recognition. But, if you’re like most people, you will probably encounter a few disappointments and bumps in the road too. The most important thing is how you […]
Five Traps of High Performers
I thoroughly enjoy my work with high performers. They motivate me, challenge me and help me bring my best. But they can also be their own worst enemies. Take a look at the five common traps of high performers to see how you might be getting in your own way.
1. […]
The Invaluable Lessons of 2017
With so much family in town over the holidays, it’s taken me a while to decompress and truly process what happened in 2017. As I said a few weeks ago, it had extreme highs and lows.
I began the year with my first Super Bowl and a trip with my son […]
How to Deliver Tough Messages
All leaders have to deliver bad news or have difficult conversations. Sometimes it’s in a one-on-one situation, such as telling a team member he was turned down for a promotion or will not be involved in a project he wanted to be part of. And sometimes you have to be […]
Start 2018 with the Right Focus
Before you hit the ground running in 2018, let’s review three key strategies that will help you stay grounded, productive and engaged all year long. Refer back to this list once a quarter to make sure you leverage these essentials of strong leadership.
Remember Your ‘Big 3’
If you make just one […]
4 Key Questions to Answer Before 2018
As you’re wrapping up work for this year, your thoughts may start shifting to 2018 and what you hope to accomplish in the year ahead.
But before 2017 is a distant memory, carve out as little as 10 minutes for some self-reflection. This will help you begin the new year with […]
How I Navigated One of My Toughest Years
This year has been one of the most challenging years I have had in a really long time. It’s been filled with unbelievable highs, and some really low lows. It has tested and stretched me in ways I hadn’t expected, but in the end has made me a stronger person. […]
How Open Are You Really?
Great leaders bring out the best in their team members. They create an environment in which employees feel inspired and empowered to go above and beyond their defined roles. Their passion, energy, and ideas are flowing.
Most of us aspire to this kind of leadership. After all, it’s a lot more […]
Don’t Let Results Compete with Relationships
I recently worked with a smart, hard-working client who made a career mistake I see far too many other high performers make.
New to his company, he was responsible for making major changes to improve financial performance, strengthen the team, and increase market share. Given the challenges in front of him, […]
No One Wins in the Blame Game
As an executive coach, I usually work with individuals. But I also coach colleagues who work together on the same team. This provides a fascinating window into team dynamics.
In your own career, you’ve probably seen — or even been part of — teams with a combustible combination of personalities. For […]
Trust, Possibility and Letting Things Unfold
In a recent blog article, I shared the impact of my unforgettable trip to Uganda with Akola, and how it reminded me of the power that each of us has to make a difference.
Little did I know that there was another eye-opening experience waiting for me on this journey.
After I […]
Hurricane Harvey and the Power of One
The past week and a half has touched me deeply, as I sat here in Dallas in the safety of my own home while many of my Houston clients and close friends dealt with Hurricane Harvey.
The whole experience took me down a path of reflection that I hadn’t expected. Many […]
The Power of One
Have you ever felt like you were in the right place at the right time?
It has only happened a handful of times for me, and it did again when I decided to go to Eastern Africa just four short weeks before my departure date. Although it was peak tourist season, […]
What Makes a Leader Genuinely Powerful?
This is the third and final part of a series on Purpose, Presence and Power: the three areas that consistently get results time and again for my executive coaching clients.
Previously, we talked about leading with Purpose and building authentic Presence. Today, I’ll tell you about how successful leaders develop and […]
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