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Are You Coachable? – (Another Reflection on the Jill Abramson Firing)

First Friday Book Synopsis

” Pat Summitt, legendary basketball coach He urged Abramson to be a better manager. The Times’s human-resources department helped her find an executive coach. If you don’t admit a mistake and take responsibility for it, you’re bound to make the same one again.” When you have someone […].

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Mark Goulston and John Ullmen: An interview by Bob Morris

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is a prominent psychiatrist, business advisor, and executive coach. Mark Goulston, M.D., He is co-founder of Heartfelt Leadership whose mission is: “Daring to Care.”

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Chris Grivas and Gerard J. Pucchio: An interview by Bob Morris

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As an executive coach, Chris helps his clients identify issues [.]. As principal of Chris Grivas Consulting, a global consultancy headquartered in Seattle, Chris Grivas focuses on increasing the creative capacity of individuals, teams, and organizations.

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Nicole Lipkin on “Five Steps for Active Listening”

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I am especially interested in what she shares (in Chapter 2, Pages 54-55) concerning the power of effective […].

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Jen Shirkani: An interview by Bob Morris

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Jen Shirkani shares examples from her over 20 years of experience as a learning and development specialist and executive coach at her speaking events, bringing relevant and practical examples to life. She is as comfortable speaking at large venues as she is with intimate groups for a corporate retreat.

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Joel A. Garfinkle : An interview by Bob Morris

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Garfinkle is recognized as one of the top 50 executive coaches in North America. His valuable insights have been sought after by leaders in companies such as Google, Amazon, Hewlett-Packard, Gap, Starbucks, Deloitte, Cisco Systems, Oracle, Bank of America, Citibank, and Microsoft.

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Marcus Buckingham on “Problem Solving”

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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, TMBC s a management consulting firm that specializes in the creation of strengths-based training, consulting and executive coaching solutions for organizations worldwide. Here’s the “Tip of the Month” from the Marcus Buckingham Company (TMBC).