Why do Behavioral Styles Matter at Work? Understanding behavioral styles is a critical component to understanding human behavior. In a work setting this is especially important, as understanding your co-workers’ behavioral styles helps to improve productivity and communication, in addition to reducing stress. Harvard graduate and esteemed psychologist, Dr. Marston, theorized that there are four […]

As executive coaches, we hear leaders frequently expressing frustration over feeling overwhelmed and/or not having enough time to get important tasks done. To compensate, they work long days and/or on the weekends to get caught up…or less behind. Is that you? Can you relate to this delegation trap? Delegation Trap Reasons: We find they are […]

Overview: Conflict occurs in all organizations. It presents itself in the form of arguing, defensiveness, finger-pointing, overpowering, and passive aggression, just to name a few. However, while conflict has the potential to be very destructive, it also has the potential to create tremendous opportunity for growth. But, when handled incorrectly, conflict can destroy morale, increase […]

Over the years, the number one executive coaching topic is having difficult conversations. These leaders recognized they needed to have the conversation but had put it off. Frequently, their strategy was to delay doing anything—hoping the situation would correct itself. Guess what? It didn’t get better. In fact, it generally got worse! Coaching for Performance […]