You may have heard about Positive Psychology. But, you may not know "What it is? Why does it matter to you? How can it help you or your team?" Here are some quick answers and 5 riveting videos for you to share. 1. Let’s start with "What is Positive Psychology?" In...
What Is More Important For A Leader – Identity or Reputation?
Before you answer my question, let's define both "identity" and "reputation". Identity: is how you see yourself. Reputation: is how others see you. Now, back to the question: What do you think is more important for a leader - Identity or Reputation? Pick one before...
What I Learned Last Week From A Fortune 100 CEO
In my 20+ years of coaching leaders, I have learned more from them than I can fully describe. Here is a nugget that I learned last week. You may like it... FACT: Great managers and leaders demonstrate outcome-based results. They measure actions. They can demonstrate...
Why Coaches Fail and How Coaches LIKE YOU Can Succeed
Let me tell you a story about David. David really wanted to be an executive coach, and he recently earned a coaching certification. David needed to find his first real client. So, he reached out to a few people in his network. And luckily, he found a guy who was...
Positive Psychology Coaching Protocols: Introducing the AD-FIT% Model TM
Protocols abound in finance for security and risk mitigation. Thankfully. Protocols abound in healthcare for efficacy and efficiency. Thankfully. Protocols are not yet adopted by coaches, but they need to be adopted ASAP. For details on my dissertation research of...
Mindfulness or Mindlessness? Some good links…
My friend Steve, in Charlotte, NC, is very intentional about his daily practice of mindful-ness. As an executive coach and yoga master, he has achieved a state of awareness that others cannot imagine. Yes, this is his car... Steve would ask, "What daily practice do...
Invitation to join the Positive Organizational Leadership Project
TO: Positive Psychology practitioners/ leaders/ consultants FR: Doug Gray, doug@action-learning.com RE: The Positive Organizational Leadership Project (POLP) Goal: Invite practitioners/ leaders/ consultants to share digital stories of HOW they are applying...
Introducing the AD-FIT model for positive psychology coaching, managers, leaders
Please share this short video with any coaches, managers, or leaders who care about business outcomes. Our research indicates that the AD-FIT model works. Contact us today for details. Then apply this model to your clients ASAP.
How to increase employee engagement? New science for practitioners
Recently I was asked to speak at the Human Resource conference for the State of Tennessee. They wanted four sessions on "How to increase employee engagement." The content and videos are located here. Here is the session description: Studies continue to show that...
How can I use Systems Thinking to improve my business? Two case studies
This morning I explained Systems Thinking to a client who owns a small leadership development business using professional actors. This CEO was struggling to articulate the unique value of his company. And he needed to prepare for a big meeting with a prospective...
What are the best speaking topics for managers and leaders?
I get this question all the time... so here are some details on speaking topics for new managers or emerging leaders. Assumption #1: Leaders practice leadership, just as physicians practice medicine and attorneys practice law. Speaking is one way to reinforce...
What is the ROI of business coaching?
There is too much confusion regarding return on investment (ROI) for your investment in business coaching. Let me clear the confusion by describing two sides of the ROI coin, and share an example of a coaching client who demonstrated a 300 % ROI from his investment....