Author Archives: oher
What is mutual learning?
The mutual learning model is a theory that when used enables one to act with increasing effectiveness as a coach or facilitator. Please listen to the podcast http://www.themulvaneygroup.com/2009/09/mutual-learning.html and i will be discussing how this approach to my work gets … Continue reading
A Financial Executive’s Perspective of His Coaching – Part IV
Some final observations from Tom: For C-level executives, having a coach is well on its way to becoming an accepted corporate practice. Since a certain level of credibility is automatically attached to an individual who has attained the position of … Continue reading
Leadership – Inside and Outside the Organization
Last month, NewYork Times columnist Paul Krugman wrote about rewarding Wall Street high fliers who not only contribute little social value, but who actually engage in activities which are harmful to the common good. Two activities Krugman addressed were Goldman … Continue reading
Actions with Challenging Managers – There are all over the place!
Another aspect of “hardlines” hard choices and actions relates to what to do if you have a difficult manager. I have had my share of them and I wish I knew then what I know now. Although it is often … Continue reading
A Financial Executive’s Perspective of His Coaching – Part III
Here’s another installment from Tom about our coaching work. I’m an avid golfer. Before the days of digital cameras and email, I had a friend who spent about ten years on and off the PGA tour. He was an excellent … Continue reading
The Discussion That Never Begins: Race in America
On the op-ed page of last week’s New York Times, Deborah Warner talked about racial identity in America, and how that identity affects whom we are and what we do. She made some interesting observations – our racial identity has … Continue reading
A Financial Executive’s Perspective on His Coaching – Part II
Here’s a continuation of Tom’s comments from last week: Time is a valuable commodity. Before I started coaching, my tendency was to think, “Is this going to give me a commensurate value for the hours I spend? I could be … Continue reading
A Financial Executive’s Perspective on His Coaching – Part I
While I can tell you anything you’d like to know about coaching, sometimes it’s more fun and valuable to hear what the client has to say. I’ve decided to start a series of ‘Client Clips,’ where my clients can share … Continue reading
Deconstruction of the 360 degree leadership development process?
Anonymity equals unaccountability. Noted Yale surgeon and author Sherwin Nuland has written a new book, The Uncertain Art, which challenges the pandemic of unreflective reliance on technology in medicine. Dr. Nuland hopes that the human connection — interaction between doctor … Continue reading
Get What You Need – Know What You Don’t Know
What Transition Executives Need I recently met a female executive who was offered a major promotion to a senior executive leadership position. This promotion entailed jumping a level over her previous boss and garnering a massive increase in responsibilities. In … Continue reading
