Have you ever noticed that what you focus on “grows”? You’ve probably had the experience of buying a car and, prior to the purchase, you hadn’t noticed that particular model on the roads, but after the purchase, you see it everywhere. That’s because you’ve created a new awareness for this particular item. The same holds [...]

Challenges are an everyday occurrence. Some come in small packages; some big. Some are short-term; some long-term. Some are simple fixes; others require complex analysis. Some can be solved independently; others involve teams, SMEs, or external consultants. As I was recently co-leading The Academies’ Certified Executive & Leadership Development Coach class, my co-teacher Fran LaMattina, [...]