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December 12, 2018
The Power of Your Thoughts, as a Leader
I am fascinated by just how easily most of us dismiss the power of thoughts. How, more often than not, we are unaware of what we are thinking or believing at any given time – and therefore also unaware of the tremendous impact those thoughts and beliefs can have in the way our jobs, our […]
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December 4, 2018
We are launching two books in 2019!
We are launching two books in 2019 – one which requires a “sketched” drawing of me (instead of the typical type of photo). So, here it is – what do you think? Artwork by: Raden Muhammad Norfiqri
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December 2, 2018
How well are you managing “up” to your boss and “across” to peers?
How well are you managing “up” to your boss and “across” to peers? When I was a senior leader in Fortune 100 companies, I learned that managing direct reports was only part of what it takes to be a good leader. Equally important to success on the job is how well you manage your superiors […]
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November 21, 2018
How to Successfully Manage Up to Your Boss and Across to Your Peers
A potential new executive coaching client, Ethan, came to my office one day, confused and distressed due to the results of his 360-degree feedback report. The good news was that his direct reports adored him. “Best boss ever!” one had written. Another gushed, “I love coming to work because I get to work for him!” They described […]
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November 18, 2018
Asking great questions is one way to build a strong leadership brand for yourself.
Asking great questions is one way to build a strong leadership brand for yourself. Find out about others in one of my books: Master the Brand Called YOU™. Read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/MTBCYExcerpt
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November 15, 2018
What Does It Mean to Be a Great “Self-Leader”?
Often, when we hear the word “leader,” we think of an individual who leads others. But people-leadership is only one part of an executive’s journey. Yes, people-leadership skills are absolutely critical to success … but on their own, they are not enough to help you reach your full potential. Before you can effectively lead subordinates, […]
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November 13, 2018
Why we’re so excited – a note from Brenda’s team
We are excited to share that Brenda Bence has once again been nominated as a Top 30 Global Coaching Guru and a Top 30 Global Brand Guru! Thanks to you, last year we were thrilled that Brenda was ranked in the Top 10 for both categories. This year, we would again be very grateful for […]
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October 23, 2018
When Busy Becomes “Bad”
In today’s non-stop world, when you ask someone, “How are you doing?” – the answer is very often “Busy!” We’re all so busy these days, aren’t we? Whenever I hear that response, I like to dive deeper and ask, “Are you good busy…or bad busy?” There’s a big difference between the two. “Good” Busy What is […]
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Easy Self-Development – Grow While Listening
Clients often tell me that they don’t have enough time for self-development or that they don’t know how to grow and develop with the limited free time they do have. For many of my clients, a favorite way to keep “good busy” is to listen to audio books. Doing so provides the freedom to listen […]
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March 5, 2018
The Power of Gratitude to Build Your Leadership Brand
As we enter the third month of 2018, the prevailing feeling for me is one of gratitude. Why? Well, recently I was notified that I have been ranked #9 on the 2018 World’s Top 30 Coaching Professionals list and #5 on the 2018 World’s Top 30 Branding Professionals by the Global Gurus organization. It is truly […]
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