Author Archives: Verve Coaching
A Tip For Starting New Projects
We’ve all been there. It might be something you really want to do, but you can’t seem to carve out the time. Or, it might be something you know you should do, but you really don’t want to. We’ve all … Continue reading
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Panel Discussion at HEB XIII in Cambridge
Last week, I had the pleasure of taking part in a panel discussion at the Marketing to the High End Bride event at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA. As you can probably tell from the photo, I really enjoyed the event, and … Continue reading
Moderating Disputes Between Employees
Here’s a quick coaching tip for creating a harmonious work environment: When dealing with disputes between employees or direct reports, remember the difference between personality and behavior. We can’t change our own personalities (or the personalities of others — as … Continue reading
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Celebrating Small Victories
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. There is a benefit to doing exactly what you can — and doing something (instead of nothing) is a victory of conscious choice over the automatic machinery of the mind. It’s easy … Continue reading
Candor, Criticism, Teamwork – Harvard Business Review
The desire to avoid conflict is understandable, but it’s one of the most debilitating factors in organizational life. Lack of candor contributes to longer cycle times, slow decision making, and unnecessarily iterative discussions. A too-polite veneer often signals an overly … Continue reading
