Being Aware of Our Emotions At Work Is Important Part 2: Going Deep
In Part 1 of this 3-part series I introduced the difference between emotions and feelings. I also explored how workplace policies and procedures have been an overused tool to help create structure,...
View ArticleSituational Leadership® Explained
Situational Leadership® is a leadership model that suggests the best leadership style is contextual and therefore, varies from project to project, person to person and time to time. The approach a...
View ArticleSo You Want To Be A Leader
When I ask people why they want to lead a team, four of the frequent responses I get are: I want the increased salary.My peers / schoolmates are climbing the ladder so I feel I should.My family...
View ArticleBe A Great Leader: New Leadership Development
The job of a leader is not to be in charge and make all of the important decisions, it’s to take care of: The vision of the organization (designed by giving everyone at the company, their suppliers...
View ArticleTwitter Chat Do’s and Don’ts
Having an engaged twitter following expands your reach and influence. But, building a network is time consuming and mysterious to many of us. Twitter followers can come and go and often we have no idea...
View ArticleEmbrace Inclusion… Not Only Diversity
Ponder This… Do you embrace diversity? Of course you do. But, is there a difference between Diversity and Inclusion? Here is what I’m thinking. Diversity is bringing people to the table (or video...
View ArticleTime Management: How To Say ‘No’
Good Time Management means we have to stay focused on our important work; it also means being a team player. In crisis situations being a team player does mean we have to drop everything and helping...
View ArticleTop New Year’s Resolutions For Your Business Success in 2020
Setting New Year’s resolutions for your business success in 2020 is a great idea. Now is the time to reflect on your business’s and your team’s progress over the past year… and to plan how you can...
View Article4 Time Management Hacks
Do you find yourself faced with lots of work but are having some difficulty getting yourself into “work mode”? Here are 4 time management hacks that may just work for you to get you into the groove and...
View ArticleHow to Run Group and/or One-on-One Meetings
Meetings are meant to boost productivity and efficiency by getting everyone aware of major events / projects and to get a collective brain for solving challenges. And yet, many people who attend...
View ArticleHow To Get Promoted
Should seniority be why you are promoted to a leadership position? What about education, should that count? What if you have lots of experience within the industry and/or with other industries and...
View ArticleOvercome Your Resistance To Change
Everybody resists change. Sometimes resisting change is good… but often it’s not. Resistance is good when it helps us pay attention and focuses us. Resistance is unhealthy when it paralyzes us or holds...
View ArticleHow To Build Employee Engagement
Why do companies care about employee engagement? Two top reasons are: Measuring employee engagement is possible, and while it isn’t an exact science, it does become quantifiable, tangible and...
View ArticleAre We Doing Positive Feedback And Praise At Work All Wrong?
It’s supposed to be easy and motivating to shower our employees or our coworkers with praise. But it seems many of us are managing to do feedback and praise at work all wrong with potentially terrible...
View ArticleNever Argue Again… With 1 Easy Idea
Daniel Goleman, is the father of Emotional Intelligence (EI). He defines ‘Experience’ as our Senses (what we see, hear, taste etc.) + Perception (what we understand, believe etc.). Senses + Perception...
View ArticleOur Brains Get More Capable When We Challenge Them.
Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset… and what Leaders should know. Our minds are powerful tools that can ignite sustainable change and unlock new possibilities throughout our lives… and for the...
View ArticleWhat Is A Real Leader?
Real Leaders recognize leadership is a relationship between you and your employees. You have to value their well being, their effort, their successes like you would your family. Leadership is being a...
View Article31 Time Management and Productivity Tips for People Living With ADHD
People living with ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), traditionally have extra challenges at work including completing tasks on time, staying focused / feeling restless, planning in both...
View ArticleEarn Your Employees Trust: Change How Your Employees Feel At Work.
You have a TRUST Situation: You are a leader. You have a new team member. The new team member is reluctant to take on responsibility and make decisions. You need him to make decisions. Reasons: There...
View ArticleEvery employee is a leader. Never let your leader be surprised.
Every employee is a leader no matter what level you are within the company. Leaders are leaders of company and/or department vision and success. Leaders are also leaders of: Hiring and retaining the...
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