by Jim Struck | Dec 19, 2016 | The Coach Is In Blog
Life is not linear; we understand that. Yet, armed with all kinds of knowledge that you would think would take us in a certain (read healthier/better) direction, we end up somewhere else. In my coaching profession, I have had a chance to observe that on numerous...
by Jim Struck | Dec 5, 2016 | Articles, Leadership Effectiveness
I was asked recently about the importance of credibility. It brought to mind a piece I published two years ago, in December, 2014. As we wind down the year and contemplate our personal goals for 2017, I decided it was a good to time to reprint that column. This is a...
by Jim Struck | Nov 28, 2016 | Personal Development, The Coach Is In Blog
We have just enjoyed Thanksgiving and are fully in the holiday season. What is your heart full of this holiday season? Gratitude? Struggle? Somewhere in between? Our attitude informs a great deal about our quality of life. It has been my experience that a positive...
by Jim Struck | Nov 7, 2016 | Articles, Leadership Effectiveness
How Is Your Behavior Contributing to What You See? Our leadership focus this month is about the connection between our behavior and what we observe from those we lead. My story with the lead question is both embarrassing and encouraging. It was through this ‘exposure’...
by Jim Struck | Oct 17, 2016 | The Coach Is In Blog
From time-to-time I am asked about how to build the capacity of leaders. When I consider the concept of building capacity, I think of it as any effort made to improve abilities, skills, and expertise. I think of it as it relates to individuals. If I want to help a...
by Jim Struck | Oct 3, 2016 | Personal Development
How Critical Is Your Critical Thinking? “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” Albert Einstein Over the years, I have come to appreciate the attribute of critical thinking in the people around me. I have learned that critical...
by Jim Struck | Sep 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
There are few things more important than our ability to be aware of who we are – internally, and who we are in the world – how others see us. This ability allows us to navigate the world around us more successfully, particularly if we can pay attention to the...
by Jim Struck | Sep 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
What Place Does Fear Play in Your Leadership…Your Life? Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “He has not learned the lesson of life who does not every day surmount a fear.” This month we explore fear. My favorite term for fear is ‘The Great Imposter.’ In my own journey with...
by Jim Struck | Aug 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Early in my life I was enamored with people who could speak well. I was 9 when President Kennedy was elected. He had an energy, and an ability to articulate ideas that was almost mesmerizing. There have been many others who were great communicators, some great...
by Jim Struck | Aug 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Most of my time in leadership has been spent trying to distill (read: simplify) my thoughts and behaviors around being a more effective leader. Recently, my boss recommended a book, Traction by Gino Wickman. This book is, in essence, a summary of my professional...
