Learning As Leadership Blog

Changing Limiting Behaviors

Shayne Hughes — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:26:15 +0000

Welcome to our ongoing series of FAQ blogs about the core principles of LaL’s methodology. In this FAQ, CEO Shayne Hughes discusses what prevents us from changing behaviors that don’t serve our goals. Q. Most people know the pain of trying to change a behavior like being argumentative or procrastinating. Why is it so difficult […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Overcoming Ego Obstacles to Mentoring Others

Laura Gates — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:02:02 +0000

I’ve coached hundreds of leaders, almost all of whom tell me they need to do a better job mentoring and developing the people who work for them. The problem is, that despite their desire to mentor, they often don’t feel they can invest the time it takes to cultivate the people below them. They’re […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

The Power of Vulnerability

Marc-Andre Olivier — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:43:29 +0000

In this two part series on vulnerability, LAL executive coach Marc-Andre Olivier explores the power we gain by allowing ourselves to be vulnerable in the workplace. It was the standard CEO kick-off speech launching our WeLead training program. My client (the CEO) came in and spoke to his team about the transitions they were facing […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Q&A With Learning as Leadership CEO Shayne Hughes

Shayne Hughes — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:24:18 +0000

Welcome to the next installment of an ongoing series of FAQ blogs about the core principles of LaL’s methodology. In this FAQ, CEO Shayne Hughes looks at the ego and its impact on leadership. In the executive coaching I do as part of my job at Learning as Leadership, I’m continually reminded of the impact […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Time Management Week Blog Post – Creating the Optimal Week

Samantha Cooprider — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:22:20 +0000

Did you know that February is officially National Time Management Month in the United States? Here at Learning as Leadership we thought we would do our part to celebrate by posting a two-part FAQ series with our COO Samantha Cooprider, on how you can create your optimal week. What does it mean to create an […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Why Venting Is A Trust Buster

Carole Levy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:03:55 +0000

I recently worked with a leadership team who had a history of triangulation and venting. They decided that in order to accomplish their organization’s objectives, they needed to have greater trust and transparency among them. This type of venting takes place on teams all the time. Although we often don’t mean it to be harmful, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

The ROI of Leadership – 3 Steps to Measuring Your Worth as a Leader

Laura Gates — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:45:57 +0000

How do you measure your worth as a leader? I coach a lot of leaders who express concerns that they don’t know how to measure their contributions to the organization and their people. They worry they’ve become one of “those” people at the top of the food chain who doesn’t really do anything, one of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

High Performing Leaders Replace Fears With Purpose

Carole Levy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:27:34 +0000

In our work with CEOs and executives, we have found that leaders who actively start to replace their fears — or just give more importance to their higher purpose and goals — increase their effectiveness. For example, I had one client who ran a highly visible non-profit organization, and who had developed an innovated strategy […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

The Challenges of Being a Collaborative Team

Carole Levy — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:47:35 +0000

LaL executive coach Carole Levy has a secret passion: capturing the foibles of leaders and teams with her unique, artistic vision. Here are her latest observations about the challenges of being a collaborative team. Watch it at your own risk! Happy New Year and Best wishes for 2012!

The Evolution of a Changed Behavior

Shayne Hughes — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:18:26 +0000

Last week, Brandon Black, CEO of Encore Capital Group, shared his insights in giving feedback, and the importance of separating content from judgment when delivering a difficult message. Brandon’s evolution with this leadership behavior had several distinct stages that highlight important inflection points in making change. When Brandon first attended our programs six years ago, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...