Team Building
From Artist to Executive Coach
From Artist to Executive Coach Ten reasons an arts education makes good business sense As an executive coach with a degree in fine art, I’m often asked “How did you go from artist to executive coach”? It’s a fair question. To clarify, in between I did spend a huge chunk of my career running a…
Read MoreCan The Arts Improve Business Performance?
Did you know that students who study art outperform students who don’t on the SAT? Or, that Nobel Laureates are 22 times more likely to be performing artists? Did you know that 400 CEO’s of major U.S. corporations rank creativity, collaboration and communication among the most critical skills for success in the 21st century? New…
Read MoreConflict is Natural….and Manageable
Conflicts are normal in collaborative work environments. There are literally dozens of potential triggers that can derail a conversation or a relationship and inevitably, we all fall victim to conflict of one kind or another. Understanding a person’s personality better (what energizes them vs. what causes them stress) helps us avoid these conflict triggers. A…
Read MoreAnnouncement
We are pleased to announce that Mare Rosenbaum has joined The Curci Group, an Executive Coaching and Facilitation firm located in Center City, Philadelphia. Mare’s primary responsibilities will include facilitating meetings and retreats for our regional, national and international clients. With the new association, in addition to Ms. Rosenbaum’s proprietary executive relocation program, she will be…
Read MoreFrom Physician to Organizational Leader
According to recent data, close to *90% of healthcare organizations currently use coaches as a preerred developmental approach for senior and high potential leaders. While coaching topics like internal communication, building relationships, succession planning, managing conflict and emotional resilience are common, increasingly organizations are also leveraging one-on-on coaching to help transition physicians into new leadership…
Read MoreAppreciative Inquiry = Strengths based Leadership
Have you noticed that problem solvers never run out of problems to solve? The old Harvard Business School model of problem solving is inadequate in today’s business environment. When we focus on solving problem, we actually invite more problems. Organizations are beginning to understand the power of focusing on strengths in order to accelerate growth.…
Read MoreHow do you keep your team aligned and focused around what matters most?
Projects of critical importance and impact are almost always done in a team setting. In fact, the ability to function at a high level within a team setting is what defines great companies. But not all of us understand the skillset required to be a great teammate. The impulse to achieve individual results and be…
Read MoreResolving conflict and getting back on track.
There is a tendency among leaders to mask conflict, even when there are underlying issues that could threaten the future of the organization. We recently worked with a successful and creative organization that was beginning to feel itself go off the rails. The company is the gold standard in the industry. It has received numerous…
Read MoreShould you fire the narcissist?
Narcissism is a spectrum disorder. While some people may exhibit a few narcissistic traits, others exhibit full-blown personality disorder. Leaders often find themselves working alongside narcissists. In fact, some narcissists make great leaders. They have “rock star” qualities. They’re charismatic, visionary and excellent at their trade. But they can also be self-devoted to the point…
Read MoreCompassion and Emotional Intelligence
Do your emotions drag you with them, or are you in charge? In a Google Talk by Chade-Meng Tan, he asks the audience to contemplate that question, illustrating the point with a parable about a horse and its rider. They pass a person on the road who asks the rider, “Where are you going?” The rider responds,…
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