Best Practices

By Dr. Merle Riepe President, SOLVE   In a world driven by assessments and measurements of intelligence, it's easy to commingle IQ with critical thinking. Both are pivotal aspects of cognitive abilities, but...

By Dr. Merle Riepe President, SOLVE   Why Executive Coaching Fails†   The most common reasons executive coaching doesn’t work or feels inert.   What does “stuck” mean in an executive coaching context? In my experience, it...

By Dr. Merle Riepe President, SOLVE   I’m critical of the definition touted by the International Coach Federation’s (ICF) – what some consider the credentialing agency for coaching. The ICF defines coaching as:   Partnering...

By Dr. Merle Riepe President, SOLVE     Among the executives with whom I coach, collaborate with, and call friends, the most common source of frustration, anxiety, and grief is the distortion referred to...

By Dr. Merle Riepe President, SOLVE   Have you ever wanted to make a significant behavior change but struggled to break through? Of course, you have – we’ve all been there! Heck, I...

By Dr. Deb Manning Senior Strategist, SOLVE   Lately, I have been thinking a lot about values. Personal values, company values, how they show up at work, and what it means for us...

By Dr. Merle Riepe President, SOLVE   Effective communication secrets revealed   Over the summer, my coaching practice has been busy with requests to help leaders improve communication and build relationships. Historically, communication and building...