Last year, I was inspired by a good friend who chose two words as her focus for the year (in her case, she chose Clarity and Abundance). Her simple approach is a natural complement to the traditional process of goal setting (both professional and personal) and has helped me to reflect on where I am today and where I want to go in the future.
Read moreA Great Leader Loves to Learn
One glance at Diana Thomas’ bookshelves in the office of her Naples home attests to what may be her greatest asset for business success: She’s always learning.
Fortunately for those who come to her for career coaching, she shares. Not only the lessons learned as a jet-setting corporate executive, but as a person balancing career with relationships, interests, and family—in short, life.
Read the full story at Gulfshore Business Magazine.
How to craft your leadership story
A compelling leadership story will help you build a strong followership and connect with a generation of workers who are known for seeking genuine, relatable leaders to follow. When you write your leadership story, you distill your message and connect with the inner drive that propels everything you do as a leader.
Read moreTips for staying tech savvy to recruit and retain talent
If we don't know about disruptions and we’re still trying to recruit, attract, and engage people the same way we did 10 years ago, then we’re not going to find the best talent.
Read moreListen to Talent Champions, a new podcast by Diana Thomas
Talent Champions brings you relevant and engaging discussion focused on issues facing the world of HR and talent development.
Read moreWhat's holding you back?
A common problem that I’ve seen both in my career as an executive and also with my clients is that other leaders don’t see you as a strategic contributor. You may be doing everything right when you’re engrossed in your work, but you’re inadvertently creating barriers with your communication style, casual interactions, personal appearance, or other subtleties that you’re missing.
Read moreBuild higher-performing teams with these two exercises
These are two of the most powerful team-building exercises that I've used both with teams I've led and with my coaching clients. Whether you're leading a team that's large or small, you have the opportunity to help them become a high-performing organization.
Read moreFour ways to grow as a coach
Rather than give my clients the answers, I've learned how to guide them to uncover the answers themselves—a much more powerful way to help them make meaningful changes.
Read moreDo you feel stuck in your career?
Figure out where you want to go, and then you can develop a plan for getting there. Take action and get what you want!
Read more7 ways to be more strategic
The perception that you are "too tactical, not strategic" can stunt your career growth. Here are 7 things you can do to start acting more like a strategic leader.
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