“We need more accountability on our team!” It’s easy to turn to this all-too-common refrain when numbers are down or team members aren’t meeting expectations. But when you announce, “we need more accountability,” your team actually hears, “We’re failing, and it’s your fault.” No one is inspired by being blamed. While there may be times […]
After a recent team meeting, I realized I have not been practicing what I preach. We have been so busy these days taking care of clients, filling programs, training SAGE Forum facilitators, keeping our website current, developing marketing initiatives and more – that I have neglected to ensure that we are achieving the authentic alignment […]
“Everyone on a team knows who is and who is not performing, and they are looking to you as the leader to see what you are going to do about it.” The late Collin Powell, Former US Secretary of State How many times in the past year have you heard, “We need more accountability on […]
The need to create a place where people belong grows out of the isolated nature of our lives, our workplaces, and our communities. The absence of belonging and the realization of its importance in re-engaging our workforce has been especially amplified in the past two years. I believe that creating a place where people belong […]
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with David Irvine, Founder of Irvine & Associates Inc., located in Cochrane, AB, Canada. What’s your business, and who are your customers? Through keynote addresses, seminars, leadership development academies, and SAGE (Self-Awareness Group Experience) […]
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, The Secret Garden, is the story of young girl whose parents die of cholera in India. She is sent to live with her uncle in a large British manor and when exploring the grounds of the estate, she discovers the entrance to a magical secret garden where anything is possible. […]
