Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt. ~ William Shakespeare   What are our doubts? What fears may be holding us back to pursue our dreams? What is the worst thing that could happen if we moved forward? What is the best?

Adam Bryant interviewed F. Mark Gumz, president and C.E.O. of the Olympus Corporation of the Americas, earlier this year. I was intrigued by many of the points made by Mr. Gumz. His comments relative to building a strong company culture, and through doing so, how a company can minimize the struggle faced with the lack…

Ever felt stuck? It’s not a fun place to be and can inhibit creativity and productivity. When we find ourselves ‘stuck in a rut,’ what are a few things we can consider to break the log jam? Try changing the way we interpret the sensations which come with feeling ‘stuck.’ Many of my clients have…

How do you become a leader of the people; one that values your people? Listen in on Kristin’s counsel on ways to become a leader that views employees as the company’s most important asset.

As we enter this mid-way point for the First Quarter of 2011, many of my clients have voiced frustration with their lack of new business, their lack of energy and motivation, and at times a feeling of utter hopelessness. So, I ran across a collection of executive comeback stories that exemplified tremendous leadership qualities. Every…

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak

How can we stand out? How can we entice new companies, organizations, clients, and potential customers to take notice of what we have to offer? This question is top of mind for many who are interviewing for new positions internally within their current company, as well as those looking for opportunity outside their company. There…

Recently, a successful mid-level manager told me he thought his career has stalled. He was still delivering the goods for his organization, building strong leaders from within his team, and providing thought leadership for his company. However, he felt he was being passed over for key positions. Even worse, he thought he might not be…

Recently, one of my clients confided that he had made a huge mistake with a member of his team. Yet, he just couldn’t muster the courage to admit his wrongdoing, apologize, and attempt to make it right. I have seen this many times in my career. False pride, embarrassment, and fear of being seen in…

Most of you know I don’t like the word ‘networking.’ I much prefer referring to meeting and making connections with others as relationship building. Recently, while giving a presentation to a group of professionals, this topic came up over and over. “How do we build an effective network? There are so many networking events and so…