Leadership: Trick or Treat?
For all you new leader-managers out there and you know who you are. Until recently, you were performing as a super-star engineer, programmer, scientist, accountant, sales rep, to name a few and then you were offered the opportunity to manage. This step up was what you...
CEOs: To be Coached or not to be Coached, That is the Question
In a survey by Right Management, 35 percent of organizations provide coaching to their CEOs. Many of these CEOs, however, are unwilling to let others know that they are being coached because there is still a stigma attached to having a coach. But whom does a CEO have...
Don’t Lead Like An Ostrich – Seek the Truth
When you move up the corporate ladder, you discover that it is harder to find the real truth. Often, employees may not trust that their managers will back them up if they voice bad news or difficult information. They would rather keep their jobs by keeping their...
Why Open Communication is Key To Start-Up Success
There are a lot of different things that will shape your leadership style, from the type of industry you’re in, to your unique skills and talents. But one of the most important factors that should determine what you focus on as a leader is the size of your...
Executive Presence – So What is it, Really?
I often hear the term, executive presence, used amongst senior executives when they are discussing employees and their potential to take on larger, more significant roles in an organization. And it always causes me to ask, what is your definition of executive...
Beth Armknecht Miller’s passion for learning and dedication to bringing out the best in others are strands woven throughout her career and are found in her work with Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.