The Wonder of a Fresh Start
It doesn’t have to be January 1st to turn over a new leaf and start afresh. It doesn’t have to be the first day of a new month, or a Monday. That being said, certain realities need to be in place to...
View ArticleThe Most Important Meal of the Day
How do you start your day – interested in being more productive? Consider some or all of these 9 proven fast start tips
View ArticleThe Power of Failure
Failure is one of the most dreaded words in the English language. The very idea of failing is enough to stop most people in their tracks. It can cause the majority to simply pack up, turn around and...
View ArticleRemembering the Job You Love on the Day You Hate!
Has today been a really bad day? A boat load of issues to resolve, troubles to fix, and clients to re-engage with. Just the kind of day you hate right? Even people who are relatively happy at work go...
View ArticleBEING THE RIGHT MENTOR
Good mentoring relationships can be richly rewarding, not only for the person being mentored, but for the mentor too. Mentors can, among other things, provide exceptional learning experiences for their...
View ArticleFINDING THE RIGHT MENTOR
If you want to advance in your career, it’s almost impossible to do it on your own. So take a step toward controlling your own destiny by getting the right people around you, so you can move...
View ArticleWHAT HAPPENED TO THE MENTORS?
Over the past decade, demands on top professionals have increased dramatically. Nothing has been taken off the plate of these professionals; it’s only been added. That is the premise of research...
View ArticleTHE TYRANNY OF THE URBAN LEADERSHIP MYTH
I have more than 20 years of professional experience, 16 with the public service. Over those years I have had the privilege of working with some people with superb talent and excellent leadership...
View ArticleWhen Mentors are Missing
In the same way that the work environment has evolved, individuals looking for advancement and success need to evolve as well!
View ArticleLEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM A DANCE MOM
Actually I’m a dance dad, but the title “…lessons from a dance Dad,” just looked too weird. But really, many of you would likely be familiar with the show “Dance Moms” and the craziness you see (if you...
View ArticleLEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM A DANCE MOM – PART 2
It’s me again, and as stated Monday, I used to be a dance dad. I spent the week-ends watching my daughter dance – for many years. Yes, she did really well, but what struck me last week were the...
View ArticlePlaying Well in the Sandbox
Our organization is just one big sandbox is it not? Our projects slightly smaller, but sandboxes none the less. Leaders need to create the right environment within our teams to enable people to work...
View ArticleLeadership Lessons from Global Warming Debate
Just watch the news, and you will see incredible destructive storms, rising sea levels and never before seen average temperatures. Forest fires unceremoniously leveling hectares of forests, along with...
View ArticleAnother Lesson From The Global Warming Debate
Monday I suggested that forest fires were unceremoniously leveling hectares of woodland, along with homes, animals, and in some cases human lives, and that hurricanes, twisters and floods in...
View ArticleOne Last Lesson From the Global Warming Debate
A leader’s role is to ensure that while demanding the team is in lock step, marching towards that goal, they equally ensure that the respectful consideration of members input positions the team to feel...
View ArticleSuccessfully Failing | failure
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison Nobody likes to fail. While we do fail from time to time it still is hard to take. But if we’re honest we understand...
View ArticleBuilding High Performance Teams
Who reading this does not like to win – Setting a goal and reaching it – Challenging ourselves to be the best we can be. Consider this quote from Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo: “I always did something...
View ArticleLeadership Lessons from the Rosetta Lander
The world watched with fascination last month, as a robot launched 10 years ago landed on a comet travelling at nearly 43,000 miles per hour. Although there were difficulties with the landing, and some...
View ArticleMake Your Team More Accountable!
“People are most productive and have a passion for their work when they agree with the values of the company” Jason Jennings – Think Big Act Small
View ArticleThe Power of a Team
It is hard to find anyone who disagrees with the benefits and power of teamwork. Teamwork represents a powerful environment where opinions are respected and individual perspectives valued. Real...
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