How To Lead – The Authentic Way
“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou A friend recently told me about a boss he had when working in the oil patch thirty years ago. Anyone who has worked on the rigs knows that the typical […]
Imposter Syndrome: It’s Not Your Enemy
If you have ever felt like an imposter in your job, you are not alone. Many of us have moments when we feel that we are not properly qualified and it is only a matter of time before someone realizes that there has been some terrible mistake and we should not be in our position. […]
How to Demonstrate Caring in the Workplace
I care a lot about caring. So much so I wrote about it: Caring Is Everything: Getting To The Heart Of Humanity, Leadership, and Life. When people feel cared for, appreciated and valued, the workplace becomes a happier and more productive place. Here are five ways to help your team feel cared for: Look in […]
Six Signs your team is in sync and working well together.
Lots has been written about dysfunctional and problematic teams, but let’s look at indicators that your team is synchronized and working well together: Clarity and Alignment. When you ask: What’s our purpose; our vision; and what do we value, are you all on the same page and inspired by the answers? Authentic Alignment. Every person […]
CREATING A SATISFYING CAREER: How To Reclaim Your Mojo Through the Strength of Authenticity
When my daughters were planning their careers, I referred them to a quote from American philosopher and civil rights leader, Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask instead, what makes you come alive. Because what the world needs is for you to come alive.” There lies within every person a place where, when connected […]
Hayley Wickenheiser
I’ve had the honour of presenting with Hayley Wickenheiser at several events. She’s an incredible athlete, community leader, physician, and businesswoman who inspires audiences to give their best in everything they undertake. Regarded as one of the world’s best female hockey players, Hayley is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and has inspired young women and […]
Leadership When People Don’t Want To Be Led
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: […]
Learning To Work With Anxiety – Not Against It
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, […]
Learning About Leadership vs Leadership Development
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 […]
Volatility Does Not Earn Credibility
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 […]
