Helping people discover their values and mission
Last week in our Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach Certification class, we were talking about how to help clients and direct reports clarify their values and start drafting their personal mission statements. Trying on Values One thing I love about this class is the varied...
Leading Through Overwhelming Uncertainty
As a leadership coach, I get to talk to hundreds of CEOs and other leaders every year. This year I'm seeing something different. Leadership always has challenges. There are always areas of uncertainty. But lately, it seems the uncertainty is off the charts. Are we...
The Surprising Lack of Time of CEOs – and what to do about it
Have you ever looked at a CEO and thought, "It must be nice to be the boss. To have complete control of your time. To do whatever you want." And then you became a CEO? It feels like you must be doing something wrong, doesn't it? All those other bosses and CEOs seemed...
New month – back to zero!
Aren't new beginnings wonderful? I do like the fresh start of a new month. As artificial as dates and calendars are, there is something energizing about new beginnings. Until you open your CRM. One bummer about new months, new quarter, and new years, is what you see...
Celebrating the first Coach Certification Cohort!
The very first Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach Certification students have started their intense, 12-week coach certification journey! We're off to an exciting start. Please join us in congratulating our first class! (from left to right): Cherian Koshy Ashley Belanger...
Become a certified coach!
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a certified coach? Now is a great time! Research shows coaching skills make organizations more stable, teams more cohesive, and leaders more confident. Our brand new Quadrant 3 Leadership Coaching Certification will teach you how...
What if you keep the meeting?
Have you ever had one of "those" weeks? One of those weeks where appointments and your missed to-do's seem to be piling up like police cars in the Blues Brothers? That was me this week. Tasks took longer than I'd planned. Volunteer commitments piled up. Days went...
4 Compliance Essentials for Multi-State Nonprofit Expansions
In addition to interpersonal skills, helming an organization requires preparation for the administrative side of leadership as well, like knowing what to expect when expanding the organization to a new state. Dr. Stephen Urich has 25 years of experience in the...
Is your leadership jacket too small?
Back in college, my dorm decided to have a junior high themed night. Complete with time at to the roller rink, followed by time at the mall. And lots of music. Initial suggestions for the mixtape included: Chicago's "You're the Inspiration" REO Speedwagon's "Can't...
