Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Your brain needs emotions to make decisions. Logic alone isn’t enough. As kids, many of us were taught to ignore feelings, told we don’t solve problems. But this misses the point. Feeling an...
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Building Strong Teams Through Commitment
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com What Is Commitment? Patrick Lencioni, author of The Five Behaviors of a Dysfunctional Team, defines commitment as clarity about a team’s direction and priorities. It means ending discussions with...
Creative Conflict Sparks Growth!
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Embrace Conflict’s Potential Conflict isn’t the enemy. It’s a spark for growth. Most shy away, seeing it as destructive. Yet, in teams or relationships, conflict drives progress. The key? A mindset...
What is Your Why?
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com I’m inspired by Simon Sinek’s words: “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” As a leader, what’s your why? This simple question often catches my clients off guard. Many have mission...
The Power of Breaking Bread
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Reflecting on the most effective teams I’ve led or been part of, one consistent thread stands out: shared meals. Eating together fosters trust and collaboration in ways few activities can match....
Mastering the Art of Managing Up
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com In my coaching studio, one topic that frequently surfaces is the dynamic between you and your boss. Whether you're navigating this relationship now or preparing for future roles,...
The Power of Catchphrases!
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com What is a catchphrase? One of my favorites is “Assume Positive Intent.” A catchphrase serves as a heuristic link between a priority and a keystone behavior. Here, the priority is...
How Good Are You at Reading People? How Do You Know?
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com I once supervised an employee who resigned when he realized he would never please me or get the affirmation he needed. It was a costly loss. When he made mistakes or failed to hit a target,...
How’s Your Energy Level?
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Business today is like drinking from a fire hose. Our immediate response world is a continuous stream of interpersonal encounters. Each interaction with another human is fraught with potential...
How accurately do you see yourself? Does it matter? YES!
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com How accurately do you see yourself? Does it matter? YES!We see ourselves differently than we see other people. External observations are used to see others. We see ourselves based upon our internal...
