If you ask a person who just had an interview, “How did it go?”, you’ll likely receive one of three answers: I nailed it! I think I did okay. That was brutal! Regardless of the response, the individual really doesn’t know how the interview went, even if offered the position. That’s a problem if the …
2020 archive
Feb 07
Coaching kids- a message for adults!
This past week I enjoyed some great conversations with friends and colleagues about coaching. I also attended a high school basketball tournament where I watched some coaches in action and listened to the comments of fans/parents. SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS- In all likelihood your child is not going to make his/her living as a professional …
Jan 24
What is your weakness?
Last week over lunch at home with my wife (I can do that now that I’m retired), the discussion of weaknesses came up. She had been watching a talk show and one of the panelist stated that every interview should ask the following question: What are your weaknesses? I’m not convinced that asking that question …
Jan 06
Letting others lead!
Late last week, I tweeted the following quote: Good leaders lead well. Great leaders allow others to lead well! While the above statement seems to be fairly simple, the impact is essential, both from an organizational perspective and for succession planning. I’m amazed at how many times I meet good leaders who somehow fear allowing …