7 Ways to Drive Commitment

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Commitment is a key driver for performance.  Show your direct reports how much you care and they will show you how they can perform at a higher level. Care by giving regular positive and constructive feedback. Make it part of your daily communication. Care about how your direct reports are going to deliver on a
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3 Reasons people get coaching and are supported by their organization

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Individual coaching is widely reported to be growing rapidly and has become a well-known development opportunity for leaders at all levels in business.  What may not be clear is the real reason(s) individuals get coaching and businesses support it. I’ve recently put together my documentation for Professional Certified Coach status with the International Coaching Federation. 
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Be Present

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I have many ideas for how to start this year’s Blog. My idea’s range from sharing my personal growth and learning from 2014, to the importance of health and fitness for business leaders, then back to insights from the challenges I hear from the leaders I coach every day. So I’ve decided to move forward
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What if…you could inspire your team to higher levels of engagement and performance?

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Intentional Leadership As a leader, your reality has changed. You are dealing with increased technology, diversity, globalization, the importance of work/life balance, the frequency and pace of change, and a strong emphasis on learning and leading others. Innovative Facilitation, through our program, Intentional Leadership will provide you with an opportunity to discover, discuss and practice
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Don’t Take It Personally…Dealing With Those That Do

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Don’t take it personally….Have you heard that before?  Most of us have either delivered the message or been on the receiving end.  As my 12 year old son once said “If someone says don’t take it personally, you know it’s going to be personal “ Unfortunately by the time it gets to delivering or receiving
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Stuck is …

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I was given this when taking the Royal Roads Masters Certificate in Executive Coaching a few years ago.  Sometime we know something isn’t quite right but are not sure what.  I found this “Stuck is…” article to be a very helpful first step towards being aware.  We can be stuck and not even know it.
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