“I’m a consultant NOT a coach” he said with a sneer. was he right or might he have learned something?
Coaching Skills for Consultants
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Consulting
The Kerent and the Wisemen
A local clan ruler’s landholding is failing when three wisemen arrive. . . “What magic is this?” A Fable.
Too Much Presenting
Consultants obsess about the deck and presenting when they might be better served. . .
“Permission Not to Client-Bash?”
Consultants often relieve stress by “privately” complaining about their clients. That’s understandable. . and harmless. . . isn’t it?
Yeomen (Managing consulting teams and clients)
I got promoted. . . how the consulting job changes as you rise
Why do companies hire consultants?
Why do companies hire consultants? To solve a problem? And what does that mean for consultants?
Leading
Is Patience Really a Virtue?
When a leader [or person] should and shouldn’t be patient
Connections from My Media Consumption
Four books and a TV program teach leadership lessons for turbulent times . . .
Review: Becoming Unbelievably Successful, by John Knotts
A workbook won’t work unless you do the work
Weird Thinking, Org. Design and Super Asymmetry
Unthink, a book I read, reminds me ofr a presentation I made tweny years ago and gives a peek inside the squirrel cage that is my mind. . .😊
Eastland and Westland Views
Two communities in the mountains are similar, but different.
Preparing to Lead Change
What’s next? Sentient robots and flying cars? Lessons on leading change.
Living
Becoming Interesting
Wisdom from a beer commercial? Really Dude? . . . Well, I don’t know about wisdom, but I think it’s interesting. . .
Arriving for the Break
My quirky relationship with the cadence of the universe.
The Ages of Man
Looking at the ages of a life from the ancient Greeks till today
Happy New Year!
January 1st – isn’t everyone’s new year, but whenever we each celebrate it the New Year is a time of reflection and intention.
Boxing Day
Ruminations on the day after Christmas
Holiday Card Winner
We got a wonderful card, which set my mind wandering amd wondering. . .
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