Jo Gorissen
Jam sessions
I grew up with jazz. My older brother (now traveling the universe) was an amazing self-taught drummer. His best friend (now a pediatric cardiologist)...
Break the stalemate
Has your organization ever been caught up in a stalemate?
It could be a deadlock between union and management. It could be that some issue...
Clear ground rules for a happy family business
There are human dynamics unique to family-operated businesses. Fathers and sons, aunts and nieces, spouses, siblings, cousins – sometimes all of those and grandkids,...
Stop, start, continue
January is upon us. The first month of a new year always triggers my thinking about Janus, that Roman god of beginnings and transitions....
What is your mindset?
Nearly all of my coaching is via the phone, a format which works very well, I’m happy to say.
Two other truisms: I care a...
A workbook for workplace happiness
Not too long ago, when I was doing executive coaching in Milwaukee, I often met with clients on one of the top floors of...
Hirer beware: How to avoid making the wrong choice
You no doubt have made your share of hiring mistakes. You know how costly they are in many ways, including the emotional expense of...
