Gayle Lantz

Team building is a means to an end, not an end in itself. Great team leaders spend time clarifying goals, cultivating their own leadership skills and identifying new ways to achieve great results. At the same time, they help build capability of individual team members versus taking on the work of the team themselves.

Executive coaching has evolved quickly over the years. It's important to consider the type of coach and approach that's most appropriate for you given the results you want to achieve. Finding the right coach can be the leading edge you need to succeed professionally.

It seems almost everyone can use a little something extra to help them increase their effectiveness or give them a competitive edge. Those in professional service firms are no exception; however, they do face unique challenges.

When companies think of employee development, they often search for training programs, educational seminars, coaching or the latest book that might offer ideas on what employees can do to sharpen skills or strengthen expertise.