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© 2016 Terry H. Hildebrandt, PhD, PCC One of the most common topics that comes up when I am coaching mid-level to senior leaders is giving presentations to executives. Having observed executive presentations for over 20 years, I have come to the conclusion that 90% of what you need to cover can be outlined in…

©2015 Terry H. Hildebrandt, PhD, PCC I frequently coach managers and executives on how to reduce their workload and develop their employees using effective delegation techniques. While everyone has heard of the importance of delegation, many managers fear that handing some of their work over to their subordinates is too risky. By following the five…

©2015 Terry Hildebrandt, PhD Political savvy is often overlooked as a core competency for leaders at every level. I often hear my clients dismiss politics as something to be avoided, which results in them missing out on a key strategy for creating more influence in their organizations. Politics does not need to be negative. In…

By Terry H. Hildebrandt, PhD, PCC When we think of conflict, often we assume that there is only one way to handle it. Kenneth W. Thomas (2002) and Ralph Kilmann have actually identified five strategies to deal with conflict with each having strengths and weaknesses. Managing Conflict is a critical management competency that involves key…