Recently, I had a most singularly rewarding experience when a client told me that something I had asked her weeks before profoundly changed her relationship with the world. When she repeated my question, I had to smile. Many years ago, a man that I coached – a man that worked for me in my corporate […]
Have you ever had a conversation and then wished you could have a do-over? Perhaps you struggled to succinctly express your point, observed that your words did not have the impact that you intended, or left a conversation feeling dissatisfied? This happens to leaders all the time. Many leaders who are extroverts find out what […]
Is your office super streamlined, without a paper or knickknack in sight? Are your files – what few you keep – neatly organized, out of sight, and easily accessible? Do you know immediately where to find what you need to keep your projects on track, whether it’s the notes from last week’s staff meeting or […]
Leaders, you know how important listening is. And you probably know some distinctions around “active listening.” But if you are like many leaders, you still don’t listen very well. March is International Listening Awareness Month. One key to better listening awareness is understanding the barriers to listening and working to overcome those barriers. The are […]
Listening is one of the most effective tools that a leader has in his arsenal. With relatively little effort, a leader who is a good listener can net high yield results. Think about it. When you listen, you don’t have to DO much of anything. Yes, you may ask some curiosity questions or clarifying questions, […]
A client recently told me that the most important distinction I had shared with her was my notion of “Progress versus Maintenance.” The concept is simple and it is one that I started working on very early in my career and adult life when I noticed how easy it was to get bogged down with […]
Now that we are more than a month into the New Year, I have to ask: How many of you made New Year’s resolutions? I don’t know the statistics but anecdotal evidence would suggest that very few people bother to make these annual pledges to themselves any more. It seems that a lot of people […]
“I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a ‘transformer,’ in any situation, any organization. Such an individual is yeast that can leaven an entire loaf. It requires vision, initiative, patience, respect, persistence, courage, and faith to be a transforming leader.” Stephen R. Covey, from Principle-Centered Leadership. When I do workshops […]
One of the most important skills that a successful leader depends upon is their own interpersonal effectiveness. As the New Year gets underway, there are a few simple things that you can begin to do today to increase your effectiveness with co-workers, employees, and other leaders in your organization. Smile. Underrated as a tool for […]
Last time, I told you about Daniel Coyle’s newest book Little Book of Talent and I admitted that lately I’ve had a fascination with performance improvement, talent, and habit. Although I concede that some small part of my attraction to the topic is a desire to play the piano better, my main interest is in […]
Lessons for leaders in Donald Trump’s surprising win
This week’s US Presidential election represented one of the most stunning political upsets that most of us alive today have ever witnessed.
Regardless of how you...
Marie Peeler of Peeler Associates to Speak at ECCF’s Institute for Trustees, March 25
PEMBROKE and HAMILTON, MA, ISSUED MARCH 10, 2017… Marie Peeler, founder and principal of Peeler Associates, an executive coaching and leadership development firm working with individuals and...
