Executive Coaching with ‘What if?’ – Regrets, Paralysis, and the Learning Edge
Executive Coaching with ‘What if?’ Regrets, Paralysis, and the Learning Edge by Beth Masterman, President – Masterman Executive Coaching, Inc. Alex walked into the room and sat down with a bright smile that soon faded to a look of concern. “How would you like to use our time together today?” I asked. Alex responded, “I […]
Permission Over Presumption
A good communicator can have real and lasting impact in the workplace. This is true for leaders, team members, and between individuals when something important or difficult is to be discussed. We know through personal experience that when we speak with others, our intentions and message can be received and interpreted in as many ways […]
Deflategate: The Need for Certainty and Trust in Delegation
Certainty is comforting. It feels good to know what is right and what is wrong. Certainty builds confidence because with it, consequences are predictable, expectations and boundaries are clear, and certainty brings peace of mind by providing order to our experience of the world. Certainty can also be overused and morph into inflexibility and an […]