Being fired from a job is one of life’s top 10 stressors, according to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, designed to evaluate how stressful events will impact one’s health. That’s why I recommend that one of the first things to do when you’re downsized is get support so you can vent your feelings. Your […]
Women are as qualified as men to hold leadership positions, yet in 2015 only 23 Fortune 500 companies were led by women. That’s less than 5%. Why is there such a huge disparity?1 Research indicated that in contrast to men who tend to be more career-centric and driven by the desire to maximize their […]
 Although many coach trainees engage in mentoring as a credentialing requirement, the opportunity to participate in this self-directed learning is an excellent investment in yourself on both a professional and personal level. The support that comes from a coach mentor brings your learning to a different mastery level.Mentoring is a time to look at how […]
Sharing an article written by Crystal Ponti – November 26, 2017, for the December 2017 issue of Success Magazine Know your strengths to focus your vision and boost performance. “Play to your strengths.” You might read it on a billboard or a T-shirt. But what does it really mean? I’ve always assumed […]
How often do you feel there is more to complete in a day than there is time for? As a leader, how often are you confronted by a project that seems too big to handle? Utilizing some simple productivity tips can be your lifeline in today’s environment of doing more with less. Prioritize Before you […]
So you have a new project in mind—a major undertaking, a shift in direction, the kind of thing that will put your company on the map or reaffirm its dominance in the market. And you are feeling a little… overwhelmed. This leadership thing is not for the faint of heart. Even after all of these years, a […]
You walk into a meeting late and people are already in huddles. Colleagues glance over ever so briefly then turn back to their conversations. You sit down in a corner and use your smartphone to check email. Once the group discussion starts, you want to offer an opinion but can’t seem to get a word in. Eventually, you […]
Thanksgiving is a time where we reflect upon those things for which we are thankful. The team here at MFI wanted to take this opportunity not only to thank our clients for your trust in us and for allowing us to support you in your efforts to reach your goals but also to share our […]
Remember Newton’s Third Law of Motion:  For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction? I’ve coined a similar law for business teams: For every symptom there is a hidden root cause. Symptoms are easy to see while root cause is often hidden. Why should we care? We make decisions on what we can […]
Book Summary –Â by Patrick Lencioni The first step towards reducing misunderstandings and confusion within a team is to understand that there are five dysfunctions, and that each one that applies has to be addressed separately. The root cause of absence of trust lies with team members being unable to show their weaknesses; to be vulnerable […]