Path Forward Blog

Secret to Success – A “Learning Culture”

In 1962, we came within a hair’s breadth of World War III.  It was a “learning culture” that prevented an unimaginable cataclysm.

The lighted fuse was the Cuban Missile Crisis.  An American spy plane discovered that the Soviets were placing nuclear missiles in Cuba — within easy striking distance of the United States. more

What is coaching, anyway?

Seems every third person you meet calls himself a “coach.”  Most likely, he’s not.  In fact, I bet you don’t really understand what “coaching” is.  There, I’ve thrown down the gauntlet. more

Askin’ how you’re doin’

If I could wage a magic wand and change one thing to make companies more competitive and effective — as well as happier places to work …

(actually, there’s any number of ways I could end that sentence.  Here’s one:)

I’d make sure everybody knows how they’re thought of. more

Retire?

If you have a close friend, relative, or associate approaching retirement age, you might envy them. A life free of daily work responsibilities has its charm. more

Leadership Growth Means Seeing Your Gap

Yesterday a client confided in me that he’s been in a slump for about three weeks. He doesn’t feel effective. He’s taking two steps forward and three steps back. He’s discouraged about how much remains to be done. He’s overly sensitive to feedback and criticism from others. He wonders if he’s really up to the challenge. more