By John Burt, Executive Leadership Coach If you’re in a senior leadership role, chances are your days are filled with meetings, decisions, and competing demands. Time is your most limited—and most valuable—resource. But here’s the truth: great leaders don’t manage time; they manage priorities. That’s why one of the most transformative principles I’ve learned and […]
What Executives Really Think About Coaching Let’s face it. Most senior executives don’t think that they need (or want) a “coach”. Coaching is something they may have received earlier in their careers if at all, like one executive that told me his boss had recommended a professional writing skills coach to improve his professional communications. […]
Leadership at the executive level often comes with a perception of invincibility—an expectation that those at the top have all the answers. However, the reality is far from this belief. Even the most accomplished executives need advice, coaching, and new insights to remain effective in an ever-evolving business landscape. The Illusion of Absolute Authority Many […]
Millennials are set to comprise 75% of the global workforce by 2025; however, the next generation of workers are often disengaged at work and reluctant to take up leadership positions. This session will dig deeper into the millennial dilemma and how we can engage and inspire these creative and talented individuals in tackling the challenges […]
Everyone has some privilege. Regardless of your background or life experiences, you were likely born into or had access to resources, and opportunities that others have not. The problem with privilege comes from not being aware of your privilege and working to use it to benefit those around you and those that you lead. Working […]
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and 17 other fellow San Gabriel Valley Chambers are hosting a series of webinars. Renewal and Resilience: Navigating the Future of Business is hosted by the Chambers of Commerce of Alhambra, Altadena, Azusa, Claremont, El Monte/South El Monte, Glendora, Greater West Covina, Monrovia, Pasadena, Pomona, Regional Chamber of the San […]
Organizations often times suffer from “Group Think”, and leaders can easily fall into the Go-Along-to-Get-Along (aka GAGA) trap. Dissent from the group is hard work for anyone since groups prefer consensus where existing views are validated, the environment remains predictable, and the work is done efficiently. Defying the group can often lead to one’s ideas being dismissed or even ridicule and ostracism. However, a characteristic […]
Every year, individuals set goals for themselves, both personal and professional. The personal goals might be to lose weight or exercise more. You might include less screen time or the endless scrolling on social media. On the professional side, leaders set goals for growth and development for themselves but also their teams and organizations. Leaders […]