Coaching
September 29, 2014
Many companies still focus on what people are not doing well, no matter how much we hear about the importance and the advantages of leveraging strengths. This focus on what is not working can cause mediocre rather than superior results.
Concentrat...
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August 5, 2014
Networking – the thought alone exhilarates some and strikes fear into the hearts of others, even though it is a positive and important activity that can serve many areas of life.
A network is a group of people who trust, respect and are willing ...
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July 1, 2014
Trust fuels strong relationships that can transform the culture of an organization. Ultimately, it can deliver outstanding results. Teams that have high trust are we-centric; they see team members as partners rather than adversaries. Senior leadershi...
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June 3, 2014
Respect is the appreciation of another’s unique abilities and talents. It shows that you view them as individuals and recognize the value their skills bring to an organization. It also shows that you are willing to accept and value differences and ...
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April 7, 2014
I still remember when this song was on the top ten. I was a teenager and it spoke to the angst of the time. Few of us were satisfied in the sixties and the Rolling Stones tapped into that sentiment. There was a whole world to improve and we Baby Boom...
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March 17, 2014
Studies show that although almost 90% of executives believe work-life balance is critical, less than 20% of their organizations have a program to support it. This suggests a need for action to improve balance in the lives of executives and their empl...
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December 9, 2013
Earl Nightingale wrote, “People tell me they want to make more money so they can become successful. But they have it backwards. First you become successful and then you make money. And you become successful by serving others.”
The best way for...
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December 2, 2013
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This old adage holds true for teams and organizations.
Consider the story of Perce Blackborow, a stowaway on Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated expedition that was stranded for two years in the Antar...
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November 5, 2013
Have you ever observed the surge of energy, the passion of a group that unites around a common cause? Whether it is the closure of a neighbourhood school, response to a disaster, planning a trip, or the launch of a new product, people have the abilit...
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October 1, 2013
Cultural diversity is paramount to success. Although people usually think of diversity as ethnicity, race or gender, there are other factors that are also important.
Cultural diversity includes traditions, experiences, what people perceive as norm...
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