Coaching

Is Your Humor Hurting People?

Lisa Haisha | Posted 05.22.2012

Lisa Haisha

There's someone in every family and group of friends who always has a joke ready for any situation. Being able to see the funny moments in any situation can be a great quality, but sometimes the laughter is really meant to cover deep negative emotions.

Sure You're Gifted and Talented... But Are You Also Annoying?

Lisa Haisha | Posted 04.24.2012

Lisa Haisha

Only by fully embracing your true identity -- your authentic soul -- can you embark a journey that directs you toward happiness, peace, and fulfillment.

Cultivating the Undefeated Heart

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 04.18.2012

Dr. Cara Barker

There's nothing like true stories of those who refuse to be defeated, despite the odds, to cure what ails you. Such stories transfix, restoring hope in transformation. This turn of events is available to every one of us willing to put in the sweat equity.

Coaches, Take a Lesson!

Gordon Marino | Posted 05.18.2012

Gordon Marino

There has been a good deal of moaning and most unfortunately, shrugging, about New Orleans Saints coach Greg Williams and his "bounties for injuries" scandal.

2-Time Cancer Survivor Launches Nationwide Football Event For Kids With Special Needs

Trenton Patch | Posted 03.15.2012

When middle school teacher and varsity football coach Aaron Segedi, 36, hatched the idea for Victory Day in 2009, he had no idea he would be speaking ...

The Power Of Love

Amy Tardio | Posted 05.05.2012

Amy Tardio

Tom Coughlin, coach of the 2012 XVLI Super Bowl champion New York Giants will go down in history for empowering his long shot team, not with a "come-on" fist-pump but with an expression of effusive love during his Super Bowl-eve huddle.

12 Things Holding You Back From Happiness

Kathy Caprino | Posted 04.15.2012

Kathy Caprino

As I deliver my coaching and professional development programs to women around the country, I continue to observe a fascinating phenomenon: an enormou...

Children of Divorce and Their Friendships

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 04.10.2012

Dr. Irene S. Levine

When parents go through a divorce, there can be friendship fallout for kids QUESTION Dear Irene, My formerly popular 11-year old granddaughter is b...

When the Coach Is the Bully

Barbara Greenberg | Posted 03.31.2012

Barbara Greenberg

Coaches, in a misguided attempt to motivate your child to run faster, be more alert, more aggressive, or even more involved may use harsh tactics.

The Secret Equation That Guarantees Better Credit

Jeanne Kelly | Posted 01.25.2012

Jeanne Kelly

Not every problem on my clients' credit reports can be traced to incorrect information. It would be nice if that was the problem but we can't blame all of bad credit scores on a typo.

What 4 NFL Teams Are Looking for in a New General Manager

Danny Groner | Posted 03.05.2012

Danny Groner

Now that the NFL's regular season has come to an end, some of this year's also-rans are already searching for new identities, new beginnings, and new management.

What Looking For A Lover And Finding A Career You Love Have In Common

Sasha Cagen | Posted 01.04.2012

Sasha Cagen

Choose a word, believe in its power and see what happens.

Mentoring Flip-Flop: What The Bosses Are Learning From The New Hires

Posted 11.29.2011

In an effort to school senior executives in technology, social media and the latest workplace trends, many businesses are pairing upper management wit...

After Paralyzing Play, Hockey Player Coaches Disabled Youth

www.chicagotribune.com | Posted 01.10.2012

J.J. O'Connor has returned to the Skokie Skatium many times over the last 16 years, but he knows this year is different. That was the location whe...

Four Well-intended Comments That Suck the Life out of People

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 01.07.2012

Lisa Earle McLeod

Are you sabotaging people without realizing it? We want the people around us to do their best, but sometimes, in our efforts to "help," we wind up m...

Coaching the "Uncoachables": Forget About It!

Marshall Goldsmith | Posted 12.06.2011

Marshall Goldsmith

Even if you are the best coach in the world, if the person you are coaching shouldn't be coached, the coaching isn't going to work. The good news is that the "uncoachables" are easier than you think to spot.

Five Keys to Leadership for Women in Technology

Penny Herscher | Posted 11.18.2011

Penny Herscher

Do women lead differently than men? Yes, usually. Do women face more barriers than men? Frequently. But do women sometimes hold themselves back ? Yes.

The French Soda Tax, a Fizzling Measure

Valerie Orsoni | Posted 11.06.2011

Valerie Orsoni

Higher tax on soft drinks is one of the most unexpected measures for the French budget deficit austerity plan published last week. The objective seems...

Confessions of a Fanatical Sports Dad

Gordon Marino | Posted 10.02.2011

Gordon Marino

Take it from a former Tiger dad, there are serious emotional risks to the intense parent/coach relationship. With the sign-up for fall sports but a few weeks away, permit me to flag a couple obstacles that I stumbled over.

Corporate Culture Part Two; Creating Your Vision

James M. Lynch | Posted 09.19.2011

James M. Lynch

Here's my offering to help you create a corporate culture that works, hoping that you will give it serious thought for the sake of your employees.

Capitalism Revisited: Why Society Matters

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 06.18.2011

Srinivasan Pillay

What does it mean to be a successful capitalist? Until recently, capitalism simply referred to "for-profit" businesses that were privately owned. Co...

What Do You Do if You Are Jobless? Insights About the Business Brain

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 11.17.2011

Srinivasan Pillay

When jobs are scarce and hopelessness is rife, what can you do in a down economy where you cannot see any obvious options for return to work? How does brain science and psychology research help us deal with this?

The Joy of Coaching Children

Karl Giberson, Ph.D | Posted 11.17.2011

Karl Giberson, Ph.D

I was never even tempted to yell at them for their many mistakes repeated ad infinitum. I discovered instead the joy of sharing their early tentative successes and making them feel like they had done something truly grand.

The Next Step After Vision

Tara Sophia Mohr | Posted 11.17.2011

Tara Sophia Mohr

The wisest thing we can do in that kind of moment is... nothing. The wisest thing we can do is say: "Wow, hello," and welcome this sacred guest.

Should the House Democrats Have Changed Coaches?

David Berri | Posted 05.25.2011

David Berri

Two different studies in sports economics indicate that leadership doesn't make much difference in an organization's performance. But does this apply beyond sports?