Author Archives: Tim Link

In my previous post, I mentioned that self-sabotage was one of the main ways executives lose personal power and influence.  And yet, many don’t see themselves doing it because it can be so extremely subtle.

Never let the fear of striking out get in your way. ~ George Herman “Babe” Ruth

As an executive coach, I am privy to clients’ stories of success and failure. I’ve noticed over the years that they commonly share one highly destructive behavior: self-sabotage.

Henry Kissinger, who served as Secretary of State under President Richard M. Nixon, was a master at extracting people’s best work.

When his chief of staff once handed in a foreign-policy report, Kissinger asked, “Is this your best work?”