Being A Force Of Nature: Leadership At Any Level
George Bernard Shaw, the Irish playwright, philosopher, and a co-founder of the London School of Economics, said that, “This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances […]
Protecting Your Employee Talent: New Challenges For Organizations
As the economy turns, how do you protect your employee talent asset? After eighteen months of layoffs, wage freezes and increased workloads, employees are feeling tired and disheartened, ready to jump ship for better opportunities. According to a recent survey by Right Management Inc, six in ten employees intend to pursue new job opportunities somewhere […]
Building A Work Culture By Design
David Packard, one of the co-founders of Hewlett Packard and creator of the HP Way said, “It has always been important to create an environment in which people have a chance to be their best, to realize their potential, and to be recognized for their achievements.” He and his business partner, Bill Hewlett, understood the […]
Are You A Boss Or A Leader?
“One’s self is at the base of everything. Every action is a manifestation of the self. A person who doesn’t know themselves can do nothing for others.” —Eiji Yoshikawa, Japanese historical novelist When you think about the bosses you have had in your life, you’ll find there are at least three kinds: Those who help […]
Succeeding At Succession: The Ultimate Test Of Organizational Success
Successful succession is the ultimate test of organizational success. At its core, succession is about culture and values. What you are ultimately building and sustaining into the next generation, is your culture. Don’t leave succession planning to chance. If you are committed to sustaining your culture into the next generation and beyond, you have to […]
What Are You Mastering?
The question of what unique abilities, traits, and practices that inspire and enable certain people to rise up and achieve greatness in their chosen vocations is one that has fascinated me for some time. It’s estimated that it takes upwards of ten thousand hours of practice to become a master, a world-class expert in a […]
Activate Your Energy With A Renewed Purpose For Living
I recently came across a fascinating story that illustrates how having a higher purpose – beyond self-interest – can activate your passion, your zest for life. Not only does this story have application for your personal life; it also has a strong and relevant business imperative as we attempt to build cultures that awaken the […]
Everyday Heroes: The Leaders In Organizations Who Are Not In Charge
In every office, in every community, in every organization, there are true leaders. Most of the time they aren’t the ones with the titles. But they meet our criteria for leadership in that they have followers. People listen to them and are influenced by them. These true leaders are the ones that get the real […]
Employee Engagement Surveys Are Not The Whole Story
I’m not against employee engagement surveys. I’m just not in favor or our over-reliance on them for an accurate picture of what’s really going in a culture. Reading your employee engagement surveys is like reading a newspaper or watching the news. It’s interesting, but it’s not the whole picture. It’s a small spectrum of what’s […]
An Inspiring Learning Community of Leadership
I work with some absolutely amazing clients who so often inspire me. Such was the case this week as I spent two days with a group of principals and education leaders and their trustees from the St. Albert Protestant Schools Division.In my years of working with leaders, this was truly one of the most cohesive, […]
