When Bright Leaders Become Difficult Jerks

Not all leaders are the same. From the tone they take with their direct reports to the degree of project involvement they prefer, there are as many types of leaders as there are personalities. However, there is one type that is remarkably brilliant, charismatic and driven. A self-starter and problem solver by nature, this leader excels with challenges and has the powerful ability to get things moving quickly.

Qu’attendent les présidents de leur CEOs?

Qu’attendent les présidents de leur CEOs? Saviez-vous que 40% des managers affectés dans une nouvelle position ou transférés à l’étranger échouent après 18 mois seulement. Ce phénomène peut coûter à la compagnie au moins 10 fois le salaire annuel de ces managers. Chaque échec démoralise les employés et compromet les relations entre partenaires, clients et…

Coaching virtuel: Voulez-vous développer votre Leadership?

Coaching virtuel: Voulez-vous développer votre Leadership? Si vous êtes un dirigeant, un individuel ou encore même un membre d’une équipe et que vous disposez de peu de temps mais que vous souhaitez développer votre leadership, vous intégrer rapidement dans une nouvelle position, ou encore évoluer de la meilleur façon possible au sein de votre société,…

What is the Difference Between Coaching and Mentoring?

Mentor in the Greek mythology Mentor, in the Greek mythology, was a trusted friend of Odysseus. Odysseus had to leave to fight and conquer. Odysseus entrusted his son’s education to Mentor. The mentor’s definition evolved into signifying a trusted counselor or guide. Mentoring is a developmental process designed to help and guide less experienced employees by…

Coaching for Social Change

Coaching for Social Change This is the third blog of a series from an interview with Patrick Williams, Ed.D., MCC, the founder of The Institute for Life Coach Training, the first-of-its-kind training institute that specialized in training psychotherapists, psychologists, counselors, and helping professionals in building a successful coaching practice. He co-authored Therapist as Coach: Transforming Your Practice and Total Life Coaching:…

Training and Creative Leadership Conversations-Patrick Williams, MCC

Training and Creative Leadership Conversations This is the second blog of a series from an interview with Patrick Williams, Ed.D., MCC, the founder of The Institute for Life Coach Training, the first-of-its-kind training institute that specialized in training psychotherapists, psychologists, counselors and helping professionals in building a successful coaching practice. Katrina Burrus interviews him on…. Creative…

As a Global Leader, Why is Learning Languages and Dialects Important? Philippe Dehennin-CEO of BMW, Switzerland

As a Global Leader, Why is Learning Languages and Dialects Important? Welcome to our weekly edition of Top Coach Blog to get you from where you are to where you want to be. Have you ever wondered how important is it to speak languages for your business career? What difference does speaking several languages have in Europe? Our guest:…