Tips to a Successful Executive Coaching Opportunity
More often than not, a leader is told that they are getting an executive coach without being part of the decision process. As a coach, it can create a variety of reactions from the coachee. Depending on the situation and events leading up to the decision, the...
Stir Fry Meetings
How much time are you spending in meetings on a weekly basis? Many companies have a “meeting” culture and as a consultant to many small and mid-size companies, I find myself spending time observing leaders in meetings as part of a development planning...
Employee Engagement’s Not Enough – You Need Employee Passion
The term “employee engagement” has become popular over the past decade, but what does it really mean – and should it be the ultimate goal of an employer? I think not. I would argue that employee passion should be the ultimate goal, and here’s why: Employee...
Workplace Communications-Safe or Risky?
Do you often wonder why you get information late and when you do, are you surprised by it? Or during meetings, you seem to be the only person talking? What is happening to cause these communication breakdowns? Recently I was working with an executive who was...
What Best Substitutes Face-to-Face Communication?
Most of us know that communication is made up of words, tone, and body language. In addition, these three components are not equal in their impact. Words make up only 7% of a message’s meaning. While tone accounts for 38% and body language tops the list at...
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.