Liz Trocchio Smith
Certified Executive Business Coach
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“What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” That’s truly the billion-dollar question, and it’s timeless. Brush aside the image of what success should look like, and consider what success means to you. I ask each of my high-performing clients this question, and invariably, the answer involves rising above the inevitable challenges and overcoming their own perceived limitations. When we look at those we admire most and gleam the best…
“The force of character is cumulative” – Ralph Waldo Emerson When you are recruiting for your company, you want to seek out those with a fire-in-the-belly enthusiasm for your organization. The last thing you want is people in your organization who had to be talked into being there, who needed convincing that your team was worthy of them. When hiring, be diligent in discerning what the individual’s motives are;…
I’m sure most of you have read Robert Fulghum’s book All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten. If you have or have not read his book, I always think it is a great reminder to read his Credo from time to time. This morning, I share it with you. Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your…
Recent events have stirred a surge of vocal pride with, for, and among women. And yet, I am still hearing many say that women don’t support other women in business. It’s time to apply this renewed passion for supporting each other in the workforce. I hear too frequently when I present on candor — there is a lack of open, honest communication among women in business. Women are struggling to…
Yes, you read the topic line correctly. My friend Kathy came across this wonderful article in The New York Times and knew I would want to share it in my Monday Morning Coffee. And she was right! Meet Clark. A 5 year who was a little anxious about returning to kindergarten after two years of pandemic isolation. Sometimes he cries. But when his mother recently told him she was feeling…
Leaders lead by setting an example, not by their words or by setting rules and regulations for people to follow. A true leader practices what they preach and isn’t afraid to get his or her hands dirty once in a while. The old saying “actions speak louder than words” is so true in leadership. When people see that you are willing to do whatever it takes to get the…
Enjoy some not-so-romantic facts that make for good conversation! Valentine was a temple priest who was beheaded in Rome for helping Christian couples wed. In all, there are about a dozen St. Valentines plus a pope. Valentine is the patron saint of beekeepers, engaged couples and happy marriages. You can find Valentine’s skull in Rome. Because of the abundance of St. Valentines on the Roman Catholic roster, you can choose…
Glad you could join me for coffee! They say the early bird gets the worm, but that depends on your early, doesn’t it? I have always been a morning person and work out in the morning, mostly because I don’t want to take two showers a day! My morning work outs allow me to plan my days and clear my brain for what lies ahead, and gets me ready to…
Warren Buffett’s Ten Rules: No.1: Reinvest Your Profits When you first make money, you may be tempted to spend it. Don’t. Instead, reinvest the profits. Buffett learned this early on. In high school, he and a pal bought a pinball machine to put in a barbershop. With the money they earned, they bought more machines until they had eight in different shops. When the friends sold the venture, Buffett used…
To Be Authentic, Look Beyond Yourself. What is authenticity, who has it and how do you get it? Most people associate authenticity with being true to oneself – or “walking the talk.” But there’s a problem with that association; it focuses on how you feel about yourself. Authenticity is actually a relational behavior, not a self-centered one, meaning that to be truly authentic, you must not only be…
Have you ever wondered why people treat you the way they do? The best starting place is to look at how you treat others. If you don’t like the way you are being treated, there is only one thing to do – change your own behavior, because you can’t change others. Here are a few good places to start. Instead of judging people by their past, stand by them and…
Can you imagine what your day would be like if you and others were gracious every day? I have committed to doing one act of kindness every day for the entire year. It would be great if I could make a difference in someone’s day. Maybe you could too. Grace is a character trait that seems to be lacking in today’s business world. I challenge each one of you to…