opportunities - Patti Cotton https://patticotton.com Executive Coach & Career Strategist Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:21:21 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://patticotton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/favicon-136x150.png opportunities - Patti Cotton https://patticotton.com 32 32 The Role of Mindset in Leadership Success https://patticotton.com/the-role-of-mindset-in-leadership-success/ https://patticotton.com/the-role-of-mindset-in-leadership-success/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:30:11 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9629 When it comes to leadership, the importance of mindset cannot be overstated. How leaders perceive challenges, handle feedback, and inspire their teams is deeply rooted in their mindset. A growth-oriented mindset can transform obstacles into opportunities, fostering an environment where both the leader and their team can thrive. The Struggle James was the CEO of […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/the-role-of-mindset-in-leadership-success/feed/ 0 How to Develop a Culture of Gratitude in the Workplace https://patticotton.com/how-to-develop-a-culture-of-gratitude-in-the-workplace/ https://patticotton.com/how-to-develop-a-culture-of-gratitude-in-the-workplace/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:00:26 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=8904 Could your workplace benefit from greater morale and engagement? The answer may be simply to develop a workplace culture of gratitude. This may seem odd to many, since gratitude has long been considered a “soft” practice, but the results are dynamic. In fact, developing a culture of gratitude helps elevate wellness, engagement, productivity and employee […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/how-to-develop-a-culture-of-gratitude-in-the-workplace/feed/ 0 Kintsugi and Strengthening Your Leadership https://patticotton.com/kintsugi-and-strengthening-your-leadership/ https://patticotton.com/kintsugi-and-strengthening-your-leadership/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:02 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=8302 How have you become the leader you are today? Your leadership has been shaped by the lessons you have learned in the past. And when a particularly tough challenge throws you to the mat, this can be when you become the strongest. But why is it when we fall flat on our backs that we […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/kintsugi-and-strengthening-your-leadership/feed/ 1 How Much Do Others Really Trust You? https://patticotton.com/how-much-do-others-really-trust-you/ https://patticotton.com/how-much-do-others-really-trust-you/#respond Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:56:50 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=4905 How much do others really trust you? Most people see themselves as rather trustworthy. The problem is that your perception may not be the same as the picture others have of you. How can you tell if you need to boost your trust factor with others? Beth was one who excelled in competence – but […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/how-much-do-others-really-trust-you/feed/ 0 3 Reasons Your SWOT Analysis Won’t Work https://patticotton.com/3-reasons-swot-analysis-wont-work/ https://patticotton.com/3-reasons-swot-analysis-wont-work/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:00:32 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=4615 Previously, I shared a 5-step power tool to help you and other executives finish your year strong. If you didn’t have a chance to see it, click here. In the article, I mentioned in step 3 that you would want to do a “quick analysis of priorities and projects.” When most executives see this, they […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/3-reasons-swot-analysis-wont-work/feed/ 0 Are You a Bull in a China Shop? https://patticotton.com/5-ways-approach-problem/ https://patticotton.com/5-ways-approach-problem/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2017 12:00:41 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=3601 5 Ways to Approach a Problem My friend Dana (not her real name) prides herself on confronting problems head on. “I used to be a pushover,” she says. “People trod all over me, and I just rolled over and allowed it. Not anymore!” Unfortunately, people now describe Dana as a “bull in a china shop.”  […]

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