Entries by David Irvine

Does the word accountability have a positive or negative association for you?

Does the word accountability have a positive or negative association for you? Throughout my career, accountability has been a central focus of my research and teaching. Here are ten things I’ve learned about accountability: Accountability is the ability to be counted on. Never make a promise you don’t intend to keep, and when you make […]

Journalling – How To Get Going And Keep Going

Journalling – How To Get Going And Keep Going Connection to others is critical in good leadership and starts with connection to yourself. Journalling is a great tool for self-connection. Here are some guidelines to get you going and keep you going: Buy a nice journal. I love a good leather-covered one I can feel […]

Signs of burnout: How to recognize and evaluate what to keep doing and what to let go of.

Signs of burnout: How to recognize and evaluate what to keep doing and what to let go of. From personal experience, I know that burnout is real. It is not to be dismissed. Here are some signs: Lack of enthusiasm and vitality Difficulty getting up in the morning and falling asleep at night. Speaking in […]

Four things to remember when leadership feels hard.

Four things to remember when leadership feels hard. Leading – whether in your family, your team, community, or company – is like life: it’s hard at times. When you decide to step up and stand for something, you open yourself up to be attacked, dismissed, criticized, silenced, and sometimes even assassinated. It is not uncommon […]