On behalf of our team, we appreciate you being part of our Authentic Leadership community and look forward to continuing to support your commitment to live and lead the authentic way. With a new year comes a renewed resolve to better ourselves. While this time of year presents an opportunity for self-reflection, a review of […]
Earlier this month, I had the extreme pleasure of spending some time with the Canadian leadership team from Doka, an amazing company with incredible leaders from around the world. I had a wonderful experience for three inspiring days as they demonstrated passion, accountability, authenticity, and a high level of engagement.
Life will always include difficult people that pose challenges in our relationships. The question is: how can we deal with our relationships the authentic way? Join David as he shares his experience and perspective on dealing with difficult people in our lives – with courage, clarity, and compassion. Discover how problems in relationships are designed, […]
The past month I had the privilege of leading two Authentic Leadership Academies: one in-person and one virtual. This work is deeply fulfilling and meaningful – an expression of my own personal reason for being. After an extremely rewarding in-person event, I wondered if it was possible to bring the same level of depth and […]
We’ve all been there. Criticizing someone who isn’t in the room. Badmouthing a colleague. Condemning our boss. It’s called gossiping and means we disrespect a person in their absence. What I’ve learned about gossip: It’s a defense against having the courage to be direct. It’s easier to deal with our anger towards someone by talking […]
What upsets me is not that you lied to me, but that I can no longer believe in you. – Friedrich Nietzsche No. It is never okay to lie at work. But you have to understand that, while telling the truth is vital to establishing trust, truth-telling has to be tempered with skill, tact, and […]
