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Mastering the Art of Leadership Excellence: Foundational Principles for Success

What does it mean to be an excellent leader? This is a repeated topic talked about in esteemed business publications, motivational speeches, training programs, and performance reviews. As an Executive and Team Coach, it’s what all my senior-level clients aspire to. Let me share some of the foundational principles, skills, and behaviors. (Note that this […]

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Your senior leadership team is strong. Why is your organization falling short?

News / By Marjorie Johnson

If your senior leadership team is strong, well-trusted, and committed to your goals, why does your organization seem to be falling short? One challenge to look for are disconnects between your team, and alignment with the teams below theirs and throughout the organization. If an employee sees a challenge with a deliverable, how open are your managers to really

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Empower Your Senior Leadership Team to Lead as a Team.

News / By Marjorie Johnson

As I’ve coached executives from high-potential middle managers through the entire senior leadership team, one of the biggest challenges I’ve encountered is helping the CEO truly empower their team to lead. Many organizations support their CEOs and COOs with executive coaching to become better leaders: to develop their decision-making, self-awareness, and ability to communicate. Once

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You Go Girl! – Celebrating High-Achieving Women Leaders

News / By Marjorie Johnson

As a girl, I was taught to work hard, never be lazy, always do the work first (the work is never done) and get straight A’s – no matter what might be happening at home. This discipline served me well as I became an exceptional high school student, musician, volunteer, and college grad, and eventually

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Improve Your Personal and Organizational Resilience

News / By Marjorie Johnson

Paying attention to your personal wellbeing is essential for sustainable success. Despite the demands to do, be and accomplish more in this “always-on” 24/7 world, wellbeing begins with slowing down enough to pay attention to your own body and mindset. It’s helpful to develop a morning routine to sit quietly and reflect, meditate, or pray.

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Beginning Again – The Power of Presence

News / By Marjorie Johnson

As we begin Summer, many of us are feeling relieved. Kids are happy for the summer off from school. Teachers can relax without the pressures of Covid necessitating simultaneous in-person and remote teaching, and without the fear of gunfire in their schools. Many workers look forward to time at the pool or beach on vacation.

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Responding with Resilience to Ongoing Crises

Events, News, News & Information / By Marjorie Johnson

This has been a very challenging time for individuals, families, parents, employees, business owners, public health workers…the list goes on and on. During this time, I have witnessed many clients, maintain a sense of humor, hope, and high productivity. Many, however, have seen an increase in anxiety, fear, and depression, and at times, even hopelessness.

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Vacation Means Better Business!

News, News & Information / By Marjorie Johnson

Vacation Means Better Business! The sound of birds early in the morning, long warm nights and the smell of food on the grill can only mean one thing; it’s summer time! Remember how relaxing summer used to be? Remember when you used to take vacation? Have you thought about taking some time off this summer?

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Goal Setting with Intention for Your Business and Your Life!

1 Comment / News & Information / By Marjorie Johnson

New Year Goals and Resolutions are easy, but What does it take to ACHIEVE those goals? As a client said to me recently: “I always set clear goals with a plan. The problem is that I get distracted and lack follow through.” Ah, that’s the rub isn’t it? When we set a goal its often

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Goal Setting Boot Camp—October 14, 2016

Events, News & Information / By Marjorie Johnson

Do you want to achieve some big goals? Not sure where to start? Afraid you’ll get stuck or fall off track? Register for this half-day boot camp, designed to provide clear, achievable action steps and follow-through to success! The small group setting provides the bonus of others’ creativity and experience! Boot camp will empower you

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Mastering the Art of Leadership Excellence: Foundational Principles for Success

Your senior leadership team is strong. Why is your organization falling short?

Empower Your Senior Leadership Team to Lead as a Team.

You Go Girl! – Celebrating High-Achieving Women Leaders

Improve Your Personal and Organizational Resilience

Beginning Again – The Power of Presence

Responding with Resilience to Ongoing Crises

Vacation Means Better Business!

Goal Setting with Intention for Your Business and Your Life!

Goal Setting Boot Camp—October 14, 2016

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