Learning and Development Archives

Helping Leaders Manage in the #MeToo Era

by Patrick Kitchen | Mar 5, 2019 | Abuse of Power, Articles, Leadership, Learning and Development, organizations

Last week I was coaching Mike, a Senior Vice President, and someone known throughout his company as a diversity champion. He’s managed and mentored many women and minorities, and played a central role in advancing their careers. In the middle of our conversation, he...

3 Lessons We Learned About Power in 2018

by Julie | Jan 2, 2019 | Abuse of Power, Articles, Leadership, Learning and Development, organizations

The ugly side of power was on full display in 2018. In fact, it was a banner year for the misuse and abuse of power. We witnessed a parade of powerful men resign or being fired over sexual abuse and misconduct. We saw the popularity of the “strong man autocrat”...

5 Ways to Cultivate Your Personal Power

by Patrick Kitchen | Sep 11, 2018 | Articles, Change, Identity, Leadership, Learning and Development, powerless

When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you. –Lao Tzu As an executive coach, I’ve had plenty of experience helping clients deal with ineffective leadership in the form of an insecure boss. This isn’t just a...

Building Your Base of Power

by mattlurie | Feb 26, 2018 | Articles, Leadership, Learning and Development

In the 2018 Winter Olympics at PyeongChang, there was a wonderfully unexpected moment when Ester Ledecka from the Czech Republic, ranked 43rd in World Cup standings, stunned the world and herself by winning gold in the Women’s Super G. Ledecka, skiing on a pair of...

The Cost of Doing Business With You

by mattlurie | Dec 2, 2017 | Articles, Feedback, Leadership, Learning and Development

“It is truly strange how long it takes to get to know oneself. I am now 62 years old, yet just one moment ago I realized that I love lightly toasted bread and loathe bread when it is heavily toasted. For over 60 years, and quite unconsciously, I have been...

The Hero Trap

by Julie | Oct 7, 2017 | Articles, Hero, Identity, Leadership, Learning and Development, over work

A few years ago, I worked with an extremely intelligent CEO named Robert (not his real name). Robert had just taken over the reins of a startup, and under his guidance, the company doubled its revenue and added over 35 new positions. In that year, Robert changed, too....