Sustainable Transformation calls for returning to a zero point; returning to a possibility. It’s pure invention. Sustainable Transformation is a misnomer as it’s generally used. You’re not really sustaining something. In order for transformation to happen, you have to become present or “real,” in the strongest possible sense, to what is now going on and to the inhibiting influences of …

This article first appeared on Bloomberg Business Week In an edited excerpt from his new book 12 Steps to Power Presence, executive coach John Baldoni writes about what differentiates an “empty suit exec” from one who is a genuine leader. According to executive coach John Baldoni, one of the most popular topics he teaches is leadership presence, which he defines …

One of my clients recently asked me about what top ten books I’d recommend on coaching – for those who are coaches in businesses, organizations, or working with leaders.  Here’s the list! 1.  The Inner Game of Tennis (Tim Gallwey) 2.  Leadership and Self Deception (Arbinger Institute) 3.  The Power of Full Engagement (Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz) 4.  Smarter …

I had the honor of being interviewed recently by Stacey Chadwell for tce.com (The Coach Exchange) on BlogTalkRadio. We talked about passion, Seal the Deal, the Three G’s of Sales Success, my favorite coaching question, the intersection of Leadership and Business Development, a bit about social media, and why you should never give away free coaching sessions as a marketing …

Leading Coach Jeremy Robinson launched a new blog in October that I just have to share with you! He had me from his opening post:  The Financial Crisis and a pathology of the Leadership Contagion where he shares his equation explaining emotional contagion: Emotions are contagious. Emotions are highly contagious amongst groups. The workplace is a group. The workplace is …

Charlie’s Note “My personal  mission is to inspire leaders to what they are capable of, not just what they can do.  There is a methodology which reliably generates transformation.  It requires courage, clarity and focus in uncommon arenas.  For those willing to take these commitments to heart, a bright future beckons.” “I want to enroll people in the possibility that …

In their third and final article on findings from their research into corporate values, Andy Boddice and Peter Robinson conclude that leadership and culture are critical factors for an organization’s success or failure. They explore the critical distinction between management and leadership and the importance of clarity of common purpose in an organization. “We can identify that many CEOs do …

Leading Coaches Sheila Maher and Suzi Pomerantz have been brainstorming about what advice we’d give to those executives in organizations who have the job of hiring executive coaches.  We’ve put together a rating scale and we’d love your feedback and input, from your own experience, about the hiring of “individual coaches of excellence”, whether they are solopreneur coaches or chosen …

Leading Coach Andrew Boddice and his partner conducted research across the top 500 businesses in Scotland.  This article is the second in a three-part series.  Leaders of organizations must be able to create the right environment for employees and articulate the direction of the business. You can download the PDF of the article to read it in full using the …

One of my clients sent this to me this morning…it’s good stuff to fuel our discussions of coaching leaders! Adapted from the upcoming “The Wall Street Journal Guide to Management” by Alan Murray, published by Harper Business. Leadership is less about your needs, and more about the needs of the people and the organization you are leading. Leadership styles are …