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Leadership Development

What is Building Trust in Coaching

I view trust as a two-way street, but it is my responsibility to establish trust first. I also take the position that I will trust another until such time as they demonstrate that they are not to be trusted, that “I’m Ok and you’re Ok”. Trust is contagious—if I act…

How To Master Body Language

Our non-verbal communication tends to be unconscious. It can be influenced by many things, including past habits, life experiences, personal models, culture and hidden thoughts and feelings. Because body language is often outside of awareness, most have no idea what exactly they are communicating to other people. Being made more…

The Importance of Continuous Learning

This week I consider John F. Kennedy’s quote that “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other” . It underscores a profound and timeless truth about the dynamic relationship between leading effectively and the continuous pursuit of knowledge. Leadership requires adaptability, insight, and a forward-thinking approach, all of which are…