Business - Patti Cotton https://patticotton.com Executive Coach & Career Strategist Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:22:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://patticotton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/favicon-136x150.png Business - Patti Cotton https://patticotton.com 32 32 Business Leader: Are You Socially Isolated? https://patticotton.com/business-leader-are-you-socially-isolated/ https://patticotton.com/business-leader-are-you-socially-isolated/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:00:18 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9679 In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, it’s paradoxical yet increasingly common for business leaders to experience social isolation. This phenomenon, exacerbated by the rise of remote work and digital communication, poses a significant threat to their professional effectiveness. As business leaders, we often overlook the subtle but profound impact that social isolation can have on our […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/business-leader-are-you-socially-isolated/feed/ 0 The Power of Self-Accountability: True Leadership Begins with the Person in the Mirror https://patticotton.com/the-power-of-self-accountability-true-leadership-begins-with-the-person-in-the-mirror/ https://patticotton.com/the-power-of-self-accountability-true-leadership-begins-with-the-person-in-the-mirror/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:30:01 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9673 When it comes to leadership, there’s a lot of talk about accountability. You’ve probably heard it in meetings, seen it in performance reviews, and maybe even mentioned it yourself when discussing team dynamics. But let’s be honest—most of us view accountability through a very narrow lens. We think about how accountable others are to us. […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/the-power-of-self-accountability-true-leadership-begins-with-the-person-in-the-mirror/feed/ 0 Chesterton’s Fence: Why Change Is Not Always the Answer https://patticotton.com/chestertons-fence-why-change-is-not-always-the-answer/ https://patticotton.com/chestertons-fence-why-change-is-not-always-the-answer/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:15:50 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9667 As a business leader, it’s tempting to charge in, identify what looks like inefficiency, and implement changes to make your mark. The impulse to prove yourself as a decisive and innovative leader often pushes you toward altering systems and structures right out of the gate. But what if, in your rush to change things, you’re […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/chestertons-fence-why-change-is-not-always-the-answer/feed/ 0 Making Tough Decisions: Why You Need to Build a Strong Business Case https://patticotton.com/making-tough-decisions-why-you-need-to-build-a-strong-business-case/ https://patticotton.com/making-tough-decisions-why-you-need-to-build-a-strong-business-case/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:30:41 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9662 In the world of leadership, tough decisions are inevitable. Yet, it’s not just the decision itself that matters; it’s how you communicate and justify that decision to your team. The true measure of leadership often comes down to how well a leader can rally their team around a shared vision, especially when the choices are […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/making-tough-decisions-why-you-need-to-build-a-strong-business-case/feed/ 0 Business Leaders – Got Flow? https://patticotton.com/business-leaders-got-flow/ https://patticotton.com/business-leaders-got-flow/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:30:20 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9655 Have you ever been so immersed in an activity that time seemed to fly by? That’s what psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls “flow”—a state of complete immersion characterized by intense focus and enjoyment. In a flow state, your skills are perfectly matched to the challenge at hand, leading to effortless involvement and deep concentration. Why Does […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/business-leaders-got-flow/feed/ 0 Why Achieving What You Want May Not Make You Happier https://patticotton.com/why-achieving-what-you-want-may-not-make-you-happier/ https://patticotton.com/why-achieving-what-you-want-may-not-make-you-happier/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:00:31 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9643 How Fulfilled Are You? In our goal-driven society, many believe that achieving certain milestones—landing the dream job, buying a luxurious home, reaching a specific net worth—will lead to lasting happiness. However, research and psychological insights suggest otherwise. In fact, the notion that achieving what you want will make you perpetually happier is flawed. Why is […]

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