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- Sep 21, 2021
It's Time for the Hard Stuff Now
Four tactics to help us deal with the hard stuff that existed pre-pandemic and has slipped to the back burner.
- Jun 16, 2021
The Superpower of Clarity
No matter what the subject or challenge, the key to finding a successful path forward depends on the level of clarity that can be reached.
- Jun 2, 2021
Bridging from Now to the New Normal
The pandemic will end. Not with the flip of a switch, but in a bumpy, protracted manner, because there are so many variables involved.
- May 19, 2021
Need to Up Your Communications Game, but Don’t Know Where to Begin?
Here are a few ideas to consider that might help you take those first steps toward improving communications across your organization.
- May 6, 2021
Why the 'Why' is so Important
Asking 'why' brings clarity and alignment towards a common goal. It gives meaning to the work we do.
- Apr 19, 2021
4 Ways to Find the Strength to Get Through COVID
Things aren’t likely to change as soon as we’d hoped, so here are four ways to keep moving ahead and doing what needs to be done.
- Jan 5, 2021
4 Choices to Help Us Get Through This Pandemic
Okay. We made it to 2021! Whew. That in itself is an accomplishment. And now we have a fresh year ahead 😊 Let’s begin with our reality....
- Dec 1, 2020
Leaders direct and protect
We want to say up front that while this blog might appear to be political in nature, that’s not our intent. What we’re doing is using the...
- Oct 20, 2020
Communicating Well is Our Responsibility
Communicating well with whoever it is that is impacted by our work is our ‘responsibility' and a critical piece of servant leadership.
- Sep 9, 2020
3 Ways to 'Up Your Game' During Times of Uncertainty
Your job as a leader is to provide a safe place for your people during any time of change, not just during a pandemic.
- Aug 18, 2020
What Coaching 'Really' Is
Coaching is about helping people achieve positive and lasting changes in behaviour for themselves and their teams.
- Jul 23, 2020
Accomplish More by Doing Less
Doing less is all about being selective and having the confidence to make hard choices.
- Jun 24, 2020
What Great Leadership Looks Like
They trust that the leadership team has their best interests at heart because that’s what’s demonstrated day after day.
- Jun 9, 2020
5 Ways You Can Improve Team Morale During Tough Times
We need to deal with our team members' stress and anxiety today. Now. As soon as possible.
- May 27, 2020
When Strategic Planning Collides with Reality
While none of us can promise certainty to our teams, what we can and must do is provide clarity.
- May 13, 2020
Supporting Team Accountability
Focus on the basics to improve team accountability.
- Apr 29, 2020
How to Keep Your Team Focused
One of your most critical responsibilities is to help your team hold their focus, and that is no small feat.
- Apr 15, 2020
The Single Most Important Thing That You Can Do to Lead Your Team Into A New Reality
Business, like life, is upside down. Where do you begin?
- Jan 17, 2019
Doing is as Important as Leading
Don’t get me wrong, leadership is a vital component of team and organizational success.