KFB Leadership Solutions

11/11/2025

I am honored to have had the privilege of facilitating this 18 month leadership program with this wonderful group of Bel Fuse Inc. leaders from around the globe. Your enthusiasm, engagement, collaboration and desire to grow never wavered and I can’t wait to see what comes next for each of you. Thank you to each of you and to all the Bel executives who supported the program as mentors, leaders as teachers and project sponsors. And a special shout out to Suzanne Kozlovsky, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, my fantastic internal partner and client.

10/16/2025

So many organizations are dissatisfied with their hashtag efforts and struggle to make them impactful. I would argue that too much time is spent on data collection and diagnosis at the expense of taking the substantive actions that drive succession readiness. Once successors are identified, we need to define and hold people accountable for taking the actions that will ensure successors are ready to step up when the time comes. No small undertaking. I share additional thoughts about succession with colleagues from Forbes Community

The best way is to test potential successors with real, scrappy assignments—not just glamorous ones.

10/08/2025

Hardly a day goes by when we don't hear or read something about how to best incorporate AI into our coaching practices,--the trick is to separate the good ideas from the not so good ideas. I weigh in with colleagues from Forbes Coaches Council on some innovative ways to do this

Use cases for AI in coaching include everything from learning about trends and creating engaging content to simplifying decision-making and drafting sharper proposals.

09/18/2025

Social media can be a great benefit or cause business owners to spin their wheels. It's important to have a clear implementation strategy and to be intentional about implementation. It might even be worthwhile to outsource managing your social media to a trusted partner. I weigh in on this topic with colleagues from Forbes Coaches Council

The same platforms that drive opportunity can also encourage nonstop scrolling, constant comparison and a gradual erosion of focus; it's key to strike a healthy balance.

08/22/2025

One of the better articles I've seen on hashtag lately. In my experience, delegating effectively and often is a true differentiator for people who aspire to senior leadership roles. I especially love this quote: "My advice is simple: When considering any meeting, task, or responsibility, always ask yourself, “Am I the best and cheapest person to get this done?” If the answer is no, delegate the work and give the person you’re handing it to the context needed to succeed." Are you delegating as much as you could be? Do any of the challenges cited resonate, and if so, what are you going to do about it?

All leaders—from new managers to seasoned executives—must delegate tasks to free up time and attention for the big-picture work their more-senior roles demand. But too often leaders find themselves caught in the weeds of ex*****on. This article helps leaders determine which work to keep and whic...

07/23/2025

Insightful HBR article on . As should not surprise anyone, most organizations are frustrated at the quality of their succession planning efforts. This is evidenced by the lack of sufficient bench strength and successors who are ready when the need arises. I often talk about shifting from "replacement planning" to "succession readiness" and I love the term "failure proofing" used in the article. The concept of building scenario planning into succession efforts can also be valuable. What is your organization doing to enhance succession planning?

The potential upsides of effective succession planning are huge, and yet most companies are not realizing these benefits, even though many are spending countless hours on the effort. Although most succession planning processes no longer work for today’s business realities, companies can make a few...

07/16/2025

So many decades of "automation" and yet most companies haven't broken the code of smooth implementation. In this post my colleagues and I from Forbes Coaches Council suggest some remedies. I argue that we still pay to little attention to the impact on the humans involved.

If companies rush to automate without fully understanding the processes, people or goals involved, it can lead to costly missteps and resistance from teams.

06/18/2025

I've never heard of an employee coming into work thinking "Gee, I wonder what I can screw up today?" --and yet, as people managers we've all had to deal with employee performance problems. I weigh in with colleagues with some tips for dealing with under-performing employees. My tip is to remember to give praise when warranted, not just give corrective feedback hashtag

Using the right coaching techniques, people managers can uncover the root causes of their team members' performance issues and help turn challenges into breakthroughs.

06/13/2025

Ever thought about serving on a Board? I share my thoughts about serving on a non-profit Board (which can lead to serving on a for-profit Board) with Forbes Coaches Council colleagues. Warming: beware of those expecting large financial contributions if you're not willing to do that!

Serving on a nonprofit board is a great way to apply your expertise outside your business, but making the most of the right opportunity takes more than good intentions.

05/30/2025

"Hurry and care can't co-exist." So very true when it comes to people and relationships. Leaders who frequently cancel or re-schedule 1:1 meetings with team members, or hold them in a perfunctory way, may not realize the damage they are unwittingly doing. How often do you hurry and think you're still demonstrating caring?

According to recent research, just 39% of employees strongly agreed that someone at work cares for them as a person. Additional research shows that 30% feel “invisible” and 27% feel “ignored.” It’s hard for people to care or be engaged at work if they don’t first feel cared for. Feeling ...

05/19/2025

Some great ideas for about sharing content as a marketing strategy. Happy to share my thoughts with terrific colleagues from Forbes Coaches Council

Content marketing is a vital tool for coaches looking to demonstrate their expertise, share their voice and connect with their ideal audience.

05/14/2025

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2025/05/13/how-to-keep-in-touch-tips-to-nurture-coaching-clients-and-prospects/

As a businessperson with clients, it's important to have some tactics to stay connected even when you're not working on an active engagement. I share some tips with colleagues from Forbes Coaches Council

Staying engaged with clients and prospects strengthens trust, keeps a coach’s services top of mind, reinforces their value and opens doors to growth and referrals.