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Can Short People Be Good Leaders?
The clothes may not make the man (or woman), but what about their height? A seemingly silly question, but one
How to Develop Other Leaders
Ralph Nader famously said: “The job of a leader today is not to create followers. It is to create more
What Are Leadership Skills Anyway?
Think of a strong, positive, influential leader you know. What makes them so effective? Now think of an incompetent leader
Getting Rid of the One-Hour Meeting
It’s like a reflex. We need to set up a meeting with someone and we instinctively schedule it for an
How to Say “No Thank You” at Work
Cultivating a mindset of gratitude has numerous benefits for emotional and physical health. From gratitude journals to prayers to written
The Essential and Challenging Shift from I to We
If you are like most supervisors, you were chosen for a management position because of your strong individual performance. You
What You Need to Do Before You Have a Difficult Conversation
The most common reason organizations approach me for support is for help with communication- more specifically difficult conversations. Difficult conversations
How to Confront Your Boss
This semester, I am teaching an English for Professional Leadership class- a true coming together of my worlds. In our
About Katherine Spinney
I have spent my entire career working to improve the lives of others. Educated at the University of Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I have earned Master’s degrees in both teaching and social work. I have worked in diverse environments from urban to rural to suburban as well as four years living and working overseas. With extensive experience in the public and non-profit sectors, I have been in management for nearly a decade. I have combined my experience, education and passion to create Katherine Spinney Coaching LLC in order to support others on their own professional journeys.
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