Instead of a Face-lift, Choose a Career-lift -Get an Executive Coach
Debra Benton is described by Conde Nast Portfolio magazine as, “One of the top five executive coaches to have on speed dial.”
In today’s competitive business environment, having an executive coach isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. In a radically changing world, new work habits [...]
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How to Get a Good Shake
This happens every day in business: “Ralph (Ron or Ray) meets Laura in her office, and both nervously shake hands. Laura notices what feels like a wimpy, limp clasp. Both think to themselves, “Yech, what a poor handshake.” A two-second exchange like that sets an unease [...]
“It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it” - Benjamin Franklin
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As a leader you have to be willing to pay a ransom for your good name. There are people out there skilled at giving good guys a bad name.
If you have [...]
Coaching Tips from the New England Patriots
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On assignment in California, I happened to stay at the same hotel the New England Patriots football team was using. Naturally I made a point to seek them out to talk (not stalk mind you!) in the lobby, the restaurant, and the elevator. (They were pretty easy to spot and distinguish from [...]
Put Your Life Story On Paper (Regardless Of Your Age) For Your Career Development And As A Gift To Your Family
Write your autobiography – today. Don’t put it off. Write from day one and bring it up to the present. Every six months or so take a couple of hours and update it.
Why put your history on paper? It’s your story so it’s a good story worth recording. You’re as important [...]