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We recognize the need to be in the forefront of research in order to best serve our clients. In order to assist others who wish to explore the leadership, coaching or organizational fields, we will continue to post our findings in the form of white papers or articles. These papers are .pdf files. You will find in bold the subject of the paper.

Interested in some tips on communication, leadership, coaching, teams, or goals?  This paper has a collection of tips from various web pages from http://peakstrategies.net website...More

This article briefly explores the facets of high performance organizations... Although it seems very simple and almost common sense, Maffeo, Allen, and Braithwaite describe a high performance organization as being one that can meet the demands of the marketplace within a reasonable timeframe, producing an exemplary array of products, achieving a reasonable profit amount, and satisfying both customer and employee (1998).  This description should be the goal of every business, whether it is in the marketplace, religious sect, educational setting or any other area of practice... More

The field of executive coaching is growing quickly, and along with the increased demand is the need for ethical guidelines for the executive coaches to follow. While the field of executive coaching is not yet regulated by a governing body, there are many executive coaches who stem from strong psychological backgrounds (Kampa-Kokesch & Anderson, 2001) These coaches may be more familiar with the importance of ethical guidelines because of the training of ethics in psychology or counseling graduate programs. This paper reviews three of these important ethical principles to be considered when practicing as an executive coach. These principles of competence, confidentiality, and dual relationships are discussed in regards to the American Psychological Association’s Code of Conduct and the International Coach Federation Code of Ethics... More

This paper explores a survey conducted by Mitchell Valentine. It explores whether the combination of Transformational Leadership and a clear communication of the project's vision can enhance the success of IT project outcomes... More

Demands for higher performance from executives and employees are growing and the need for external resources is expanding. One of the fastest growing resources for leaders is executive coaching. This research on the effectiveness of coaching methods may lead to making improvements in the field which can further enhance executive coaching... More

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular and widely accepted tool in use with counselors, consultants, and organizations. With the increased utility comes the increased need to further understand the advantages and disadvantages and areas best impacted of the MBTI. In order to further enhance knowledge and assure proper usage, the MBTI’s purpose, strengths and limitations will be explored. Further discussion of the types and preferences incorporated with the MBTI will also be studied. By further understanding the MBTI, an organization could optimize employee relations, team cohesion, leadership styles, and communication effectiveness, thus benefiting from the MBTI... More

Research in the field of executive coaching is beginning to rise, including the contribution of this study. This article explores the inner workings of executive coaching, specifically reviewing a relatively new personality profile called the PeopleMap profile. Results of the PeopleMap profile and other methods used in executive coaching are explored. This article also discusses the time frames in which management perceived effectiveness to occur. With these results, coaches may be able to embrace methods as useful in accordance to the perception of the executive client... More

Executive coaching is a rapidly growing field. After surveying several executive coaching clients, it appears necessary to explore the common phases used within executive coaching in order to help familiarize individuals with the process. In addition, it seems beneficial to explore the definition of executive coaching as a means to introduce the field to those unfamiliar with its benefits... More

The study of leadership characteristics, qualities, influences, and effectiveness has always been intriguing and important in the fields of business, sports, education, medicine, and psychology. More recent studies have been on the aspects of subordinate empowerment, increased performance levels and leadership behaviors. In this regards, transformational leadership has also been under the research scope, with hopes to further improve leader-follower relationships, performance levels, confidence, productivity and satisfaction. This paper will review different studies related to transformational leadership, the dimensions of transformational leadership, and the effects transformational leadership has on follower behavior... More

Stress has been a topic of study for many years, with the negative mind-body affects interrupting the physiological homeostasis and increasing chances for immune system breakdown, for cardiovascular disease, and for fatigue. This is now becoming a mass problem with corporations, as great financial loss has been occurring because of absences or low productivity due to stress-related illness. Reviewed are the affects of stress as well as the various issues surrounding worksite wellness programs that are designed to increase employee health, energy, and confidence, as well as to help prevent a corporation’s financial loss due to stress... More