Posts by Robin Pou
The Power of Reflection (#6)
The pace for most leaders I work with is fast, sometimes faster than fast. Gone are the days they could actually accomplish all the things on their to do list in one day. At that pace, there is precious little time to reflect.
Read MoreThe Confident Leader #5: Conflicted About Conflict
I was working with a CEO and his executive team when one of the leaders, Olivia, said, “I don’t like conflict. I avoid it like the plague.”
“Has that strategy been successful?” I pressed.
“Nope. I feel like conflict is around almost every corner.” Olivia confessed.
Read MoreA Lesson in Doubt (#4)
The Confident Leader BOOST YOUR LEADERSHIP IN UNCERTAIN TIMES Chris, the CEO of his business, started our coaching session by asking, “Be honest with me, have I hit my leadership ceiling?” He shared his doubt about his ability to lead his team. His recent decisions had fallen flat as he navigated the gantlet of hyper…
Read MoreA Good Excuse (#3)
The Confident Leader BOOST YOUR LEADERSHIP IN UNCERTAIN TIMES My daughter started a new soccer season, a happy return of some normalcy. Her team played well in the first half of the game until the other team substituted in their very own David Beckham who scored four goals. Our girls lost. It turns out…
Read MoreIt’s Too Risky (#2)
The Confident Leader BOOST YOUR LEADERSHIP IN UNCERTAIN TIMES This past weekend I took my daughter to the current design mecca of the world – Waco, Texas. Chip and Joanna of Fixer Upper fame have the hottest new attraction, the Magnolia Silos. While we were there, I thumbed through the latest Magnolia Report. The entire…
Read MoreRest. Realign. Restart. Reclaim. Reignite (#1)
The Confident Leader BOOST YOUR LEADERSHIP IN UNCERTAIN TIMES My youngest son started playing football. As I drove him to his first practice, he let me know that he was nervous. Starting something new is challenging, but the excitement of what’s possible usually offsets the uneasiness. What may be even more difficult is “restarting” something.…
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