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Denise Corey Coaching Blog: An occasional blog on a wide range of topics including leadership, managing difficult work situations, and gaining new business skills.

Get A New Perspective in Only 20 Minutes

Business is all about getting things done—the first step is clarity about your job. The second step is understanding others’ roles. The final step is executing the new plan you’ve uncovered.

I have mentioned Fred Kofman, the author of Conscious Business many times. I have also shared some of his taped talks with many clients. In fact, if I had one book on my bookshelf, it would be his book. I recommend watching this short video, it offers a totally new way to think about your job. Most people think of their job as what they do. But Fred suggests that your job should be defined by what you are trying to achieve.


Jennifer Garvey Berger is a thought leader on Adult Behavior Development (yes that is a thing and it is real).

She suggests three ways of listening:

  1. Listen to win

  2. Listen to fix

  3. Listen to learn

Take four minutes and learn more:

I am deeply grateful to Jeanne Hecht for recommending The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling. I have had many coaching conversations that focus on the sticky business of getting the right things done. The 4 Disciplines of Execution offer a clear path to allow committed focus on the big wins that lead to success. Learn more about their suggestions and whet your appetite for the book by watching this short video.