Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Why Employees Resist Change – And What It’s Really Telling You Employee resistance during change often feels like something to fix fast. But rushing to solutions means missing the valuable message...
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Executive Presence Can Be Yours
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com You can develop executive presence. No special talent required. Use these simple practices every day. Act Confident – and You Will Become ConfidentPretend you already radiate confidence. Your body...
The Power of Staying Connected Under Stress
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Why Connection Matters Tremendously Stress can feel overwhelming. In those moments, staying connected with others is hugely important. I call it a warm, kindly connection – even when someone pushes...
Outstanding leaders are great followers!
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com The best leaders shine because of how well they follow. They listen, serve the mission, and stay humble. How do you stack up? Here are five key traits to check. 1. Master Active Listening ...
Silent is NOT Golden!
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Silence is NOT Golden! Many leaders hold back. In talks with bosses, they skip pushback. Fear of backlash stops them. In small teams, they stay quiet. Worry about reactions keeps ideas hidden. This...
Thriving After Promotion: Turn Self-Doubt into Confidence
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Getting promoted feels amazing. We love the recognition. It makes us feel valued. But starting the new role? That's when doubt creeps in. You nailed your old job. Now, you feel unqualified. Lost at...
Unlock Honest Feedback from Your Team
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Leaders crave feedback. But most get too little. And what they receive? Often fake or unhelpful. Employees clam up. They fear backlash. So they dodge the truth. How do you fix this? Start smart....
Build a Winning Team: Focus on Results
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Why Results Matter: Great teams achieve results. Patrick Lencioni’s Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team—trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results—build success. The final behavior,...
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...
