Shift from the WIIFM to the WIIFT
Many of us are familiar with looking for the WIIFM, or “What’s in it for me?”...
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Category: Leadership Skills
Why I No Longer Believe in Training
I’ve been a trainer for over 28 years. During that time, I’ve trained on a wide...
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Dare to Lead: The Vulnerability of Leadership
Despite glorifying leaders as strong, powerful, and even heroic, leadership isn’t easy....
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Bearing Witness: Recognition in the Workplace
In one of my recent coaching groups with mid-level managers, each of the managers shared one...
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The Spectrum of Leadership
There are infinite ways to lead. As such, it can be difficult to find the right balance on the...
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Are You A Leader or A Boss?
People often confuse being a leader with being a boss. However, there are some basic distinctions...
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The Top 0 Characteristics of Great Leaders
No, that title isn’t a typo. Instead of trying to summarize the characteristics of great...
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“Soft Skills?!? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Soft Skills!”
Say you’d like to develop more “soft skills” at work and you’re bound to...
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Welcome!
I’m David Franklin and I’ve been a coach, consultant, trainer, and speaker for almost 25 years. I work with mid- to executive-level leaders who are passionate about growing their people and their organizations.
