by Liz Guthridge | Jul 26, 2026 | Blog
You know it when you see it. Traditionally this line is associated with obscenity, based on the 1964 Supreme Court case, Jacobellis v. Ohio. Justice Potter Stewart wrote in his opinion, “But I know it when I see it….” This line also applies to professionalism. For...
by Liz Guthridge | Jul 20, 2026 | Blog
Executives have the prerogative to switch out senior leaders, but they need to exercise caution. Otherwise, they and the entire organization will experience “leadership churn.” That’s basically turnover on steroids, creating disruptions and causing...
by Liz Guthridge | Jul 12, 2026 | Blog
Next summer, my primary accountability partner and I will celebrate 20 years of regular weekly check-ins. We only pause for vacations. So why with this successful working relationship, did I suddenly triple my accountability partners from one to three this June? The...
by Liz Guthridge | Jun 19, 2026 | Blog
Any summer reading plans yet? Typically this season is ideal for lighter fare, such as new fiction, twists on classics or even the masterpieces themselves. Another option is dipping your toes into non-fiction to give you a leg up on work projects, professional...
by Liz Guthridge | Jun 16, 2026 | Blog
As a driver and a passenger, I dislike roundabouts, even though I know they are statistically safer than other intersections. Yet, even with my discomfort going counterclockwise, I didn’t detect until recently my hypocrisy as a human being and leadership coach....
by Liz Guthridge | Jun 6, 2026 | Blog
What’s wrong with this picture? Successful leaders these days never stop learning. Completing their formal education (whether that’s high school, trade school, college, grad school, or whatever) is just the beginning for them. That’s because continuous learning...
