Managing virtual teams isn't a new topic. But managing teams that have been thrown into a virtual working context during a pandemic - well, that's a...
Leadership
How to Stay Grounded Amidst the Chaos of Covid 19
A Series to Help You Navigate Leadership, Work, Life in today's climate of chaotic disruption and unknowns - aka, Covid 19. TODAY'S TOPIC: If you've...
Leaders – Are Your People Overwhelmed?
***Want to see the video version of this blog article? See it here!*** As a leader, how would you handle this situation? A manager writes to the...
Vision 2020: 12 Questions to Look Back & Plan Ahead
UPDATE: There's a brand new set of questions for Dec 2020/Jan 2021! Get them here: Before you kick 2020 to the curb ask these 12 Questions --- Now...
Take a Gratitude Tour
In the spirit of Canadian Thanksgiving, this post is dedicated to all my lovely clients who help me grow and learn right...
The Myth of “Yes”
A version of this article has also been published at the Globe and Mail. We're back to the busy season! Are you back to juggling giant loads?...
Got Goals? Fuel Up – Career, Leadership, Life!
Goals…I love a good, shiny goal. When it’s the ‘right goal’, it boosts my spirits, gives me a renewed sense of purpose – and totally energizes me. I...
Leadership Conversations: Build Trust or Break it?
NOTE: This article was first written for the Globe and Mail Careers, Leadership Lab. --- Ahh, that trust thing – when you have it, everything is...
Primer: The Neuroscience of Distrust/ Trust in Conversation – Blame it on Your Brain!
Every word, phrase, interaction, or even silence can have a ripple effect for good, better, or worse.... What makes a conversation good? Not good?...
Who Will Be Your “Teachers” In the Year Ahead?
UPDATE (January 2021): There’s a brand new set of questions for Dec 2020/Jan 2021! Get them here: Before you kick 2020 to the curb ask these 12...