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Why Failure is FANTASTIC!

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Martha Carnahan | 3 Comments

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”  ~Thomas A. Edison I know you’ve heard this many times, but it bears repeating: Failure = Opportunity to Learn. A device I use to remember this comes from a story I heard many years ago during a coach training class. We had just been taught a new skill…

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Gut Check: Are You a Compassionate CEO?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Martha Carnahan | 0 Comments

There have been quite a few studies in recent years conveying that a number of business leaders, entrepreneurs and politicians (ummm, no surprise!) have a propensity toward sociopathic traits. The hallmark qualities of a sociopath include: lack of empathy, an insincere charm, and great skill in manipulating others. We’ve all seen that boss, I’m sure. And I would bet that…

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Why You are a Terrible Judge of Your own Leadership

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Martha Carnahan | 0 Comments

Many managers I talk with feel they are pretty good leaders. That is, until they receive the results of a staff and peer review. Some are shocked that their scores are so low. Others just can’t take in the data – they actually reject the feedback. If you do not possess the skill of empathy – of being able to…

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Soft Skills More Important than Technical Skills?

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Martha Carnahan | 0 Comments

Accountants say, yes!, according to a survey by Ajilon Finance, a leading specialty finance and accounting staffing firm, and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Two findings I thought were particularly interesting: 1. Soft skills ranked as more important than hard skills.  Thirty-three percent of the accountants who responded felt that an ability to inspire and motivate is the most…

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Leaders Must Open Up the Hatches

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Martha Carnahan | 1 Comments

In a crisis, our reaction is often to “batten down the hatches” — a nautical phrase meaning to seal the hatches (doors & portals) against a storm. But in this current economic downturn (a more pleasant word for “crisis”), it’s a time for business leaders to open up the doors and windows. This is a time to look outside, to…

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Brilliant Leaders Learn To Use Relational Presence

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Martha Carnahan | 0 Comments

I’m a big fan of Lee Glickstein, who teaches “Relational Presence” through his work with Speaking Circles International. I’ve taken his trainings and participated in a Speaking Circles Study Group for several years. His process has removed my fear of public speaking, enhanced my ability to authentically connect with an audience, and boosted my confidence as a relational leader. Relational…

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