I consider being curious an essential leadership skill, and actually an essential life skill. When we approach a person or a situation with curiosity it is difficult (not impossible) to be judging at the same time. Curiosity is abundant in our childhood. It’s the way we learn about life, through questioning and investigating. The classic three-year-old’s question is a curious one, ‘Why?’ Continue reading
Are You An Intrapreneur?
Are you an intrapreneur for your organization? No, that is not a typo. Intrapreneuring is acting as if you are an entrepreneur while working for a traditional large organization. Take a moment to visualize what it would be like if you were the owner of the area within your organization that you currently run. What would be your approach to the task you have and to the employees who currently report to you? If you ‘owned’ your area what changes would you make? Continue reading
Why the Chrysalis?
Most of us know that the chrysalis is a stage between a caterpillar and a butterfly or moth. It is a place where tremendous transformation occurs pretty much behind a protective covering.
Leadership coaching with Ginny creates a similar environment, a sheltered place for personal and organizational growth. Working with Ginny provides you with a supportive and encouraging person with whom to talk through new ideas and dreams. One who will support you in transforming old patterns and behaviors into new ways of thinking and acting, accompanied by feelings of well-being and purpose in your personal life and at work. Continue reading