Coaching Conversation with Lettie Dalton

“I always wanted to become a leader and now I don’t.”  That’s an eye-opening start to a conversation with a leadership development professional!  We are discussing the path Lettie Dalton has taken on her way to becoming a coach, facilitator, and General Manager of...

Coaching Conversation with Dan Lake

Long before Dan Lake was a lead facilitator and coach at Adeption, he was a bungy jump instructor and tour guide.  “It’s different but similar when you compare motivating people to leap off a bridge and taking a professional or personal leap of faith.  Most people...

Leadership Insights: Story editing

Carl Sanders Edwards My Dad was a primary school teacher.  Unlike most teachers in those days, he was popular with the kids.   I remember as a 6-year-old that everyone in our town seemed to know Dad and want to stop and chat and engage. So I asked him why. “Oh,...

Leadership Insights: How’s your to-do list?

Carl Sanders Edwards I took a deep breath.  I gulped the bitter green tea, squeezing the caffeine placebo as much as I could.  “Two more”, I said to myself hoping for a mantra like boost.  I was exhausted but still needed to do more.    I wasn’t...