by Martha Gelnaw | Feb 5, 2020
A senior leader at a Hedge Fund wanted her people to function as a team rather than a group of individual self-serving contributors. She asked for a shared commitment to serve the organization – not just compliance. There was push back. Turns out, her people didn’t...
by Martha Gelnaw | Feb 5, 2020
A client easily rose up the levels of her organization. She is well-respected for her ability to distill and prioritize information that put together a logical and well-founded case. She is known for her direct manner and serious tone. “I need to meet with the Board...
by Martha Gelnaw | Feb 5, 2020
Two examples: 1 When a leader was disregarded by a person who was not her peer in front of important investors, she could decide to address it or leave it as the all too prevalent “missing conversation.” When she mastered being able to ask the honest questions, “Why...
by Martha Gelnaw | Oct 31, 2019
Every improviser has a process — and at the very critical points, they ditch it and follow their gut. Improvisation is thought to be one of the most frightening gigs around yet is exhilarating once mastered. When in performance, improvisers in front of an...