As leaders, we impact people’s lives and it’s fulfilling when things go well. But things don’t always go well. So what do you do when someone isn’t engaged, is struggling or not showing up as you need them to? There’s no easy answer, but here’s a few thoughts about responding to a difficult team member: […]
As a person who has struggled with anxiety most of my life, I’ve come to learn a few things about working with it. I define it for myself as “the attempt to control an uncontrollable situation in order to feel safe.” Getting worked up, nervously pacing, impatience, micro-managing team members, criticism, irritability, worrying, concentration difficulty, […]
What’s the difference between learning about leadership and leadership development? Being in the leadership development field for many years has taught me that there’s a difference between learning about leadership and leadership development. It’s like the difference between reading a recipe and cooking the meal. Learning about something is very different than rolling up your sleeves and immersing […]
Years ago, I had a boss who was emotionally unstable. He was quick to anger and got annoyed easily. He would often get upset about the smallest details. He was prone to irritation and annoyance. He was well educated, talented, and bright, and when he was in a good mood, you couldn’t meet a nicer […]
One of the responsibilities that comes with adulthood is to contain your emotions. Four-year-olds are unable to do this. When a temper-tantrum comes on, they erupt. They aren’t capable of taking into account how their actions and feelings impact those around them. Their emotions run their life. So when a forty-year-old acts like this, we […]
This past week I had the good fortune of presenting to all the staff at the Town of Cochrane at their annual Health and Safety Day. These were a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to helping keep Cochrane an incredible place to live and visit. Thanks to all the Town of Cochrane employees […]
