With our busy lives it’s easy to take good people in our lives for granted. When it comes to appreciation, remember: Customize your appreciation. Not everyone’s language of appreciation is the same. Some like to hear that they are appreciated, while others need to be shown – with a gift, a pat on the back, […]
How do you get to the root of resistance and help your teams embrace change? Resistance to change is complex and influenced by many factors such as: Lack of control Fear of the unknown Lack of awareness and communication Attachment to old habits and routine How to help your team embrace change: Communicate your why. […]
I love going to a party wearing a mask so people don’t know who you are. I would even dress up when I took our daughters trick or treating. It’s a blast being incognito. However, when we unintentionally wear masks to protect ourselves we present a curated version of ourselves to the world, hiding our […]
First, it means having the courage to be open to an awareness of yourself, and how your life impacts those around you. It’s about knowing what drives you and what blocks you while understanding and appreciating your blind spots. It’s about facing the darker sides of your nature, to acknowledge the traumas, inadequacies, self-doubts, insecurities, […]
What’s it like to live authentically? When asking people their experience of living authentically and inauthentically, they describe living when not being themselves as “Exhausting,” “Depressing,” “Sad,” “Stressful,” “Lonely,” “Disengaged,” “Empty,” “Lost.” When asked what it’s like to live accepting of yourself, responses include: “Happy,” “Confident,” “Joyous,” “Free,” “Inspiring,” “Appreciative,” “Alive,” “Fulfilled.” When we create […]
Attracting and Retaining The Right People I had an amazing experience during the first of a four-part webinar series on Authentic Leadership with Trucking HR Canada. The trucking and logistics industry is complex, sophisticated, and built on grass-roots values. Like many industries, leaders are dealing with rising input costs, tight margins, increased pressure on time, […]
