Dr. Behar-Courtois - Author - Academic

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A space that reflects the multifaceted nature of my professional and personal life.

As a seasoned consultant and academic, I’ve spent years honing my expertise in organizational development and change management. My colleagues, including my publisher John, often playfully refer to me as a little “Dorky” – a nod to my penchant for deep analysis […]

The Quiet Power of “Standards” in a World Obsessed With “Values”

Most organizations love values. Values are clean. They look good on walls. They feel aspirational. Standards are less popular. Standards are specific. They feel enforceable. They force someone to disappoint someone else. Yet when I walk into organizations struggling with performance, the […]

Blog Coaching Culture

Coaching Becomes Real the Moment You Stop Trying to Be Liked

There’s a stage many leaders go through when they start coaching. They become more available. They ask more questions. They listen. They soften. And for a while, that alone improves relationships. People feel seen. The leader feels proud of their “new style.” […]

Book Coaching Tools

You’ve Read the Classics; Now Add the One That Makes Them Work in 2026 -> Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching

You’ve got the classics on your shelf, Whitmore’s GROW, Goleman’s EQ, and Collins’ flywheel, and they’ve shaped how you think. But here’s the truth: those books were written for a different era. Today’s workplace is hybrid, volatile, AI-infused, and talent is walking […]