Teamship – The Undervalued Virtue Of Being a Great Team Player
We talk a lot about leadership but how can you be an outstanding teammate? We don’t celebrate outstanding “teamship” enough. And just as leadership is contextual (qualities vary from team to team), so is teamship. Here’s a process that may be helpful: Brainstorm qualities considered valuable on your team, along with behaviors demonstrating those qualities […]
Trust may not be what you think it is.
Like so many words, trust is both over-rated and misunderstood. I often hear, “I’m not going to engage here because there’s no trust,” or “We have to work on getting trust before we can achieve results.” One thing I know about trust is that it is not a prerequisite. Trust, like confidence, isn’t something you […]
Habituation
Is it helpful or harmful? How to recognize it in ourselves and our teams. My daughter gave me this poster, saying that it reminded her of one of the values I instilled in her. Very touching. This framed picture – gifted to me by my daughter – inspired me every time I sat at my […]
Remembrance Day is personal to me.
My dear mother’s first husband, Ted, was killed on a humanitarian mission flying penicillin into Poland, leaving my mother to raise a young daughter on her own after the war. She must have gone through unimaginable grief. If you are interested in the story, check out: https://youtu.be/76owNyfRyX0?si=uI6RFsq9425Ntzeh
What are signs that you have become a lazy leader?
I don’t think anyone intentionally sets out to be lazy. But sometimes we get so overwhelmed that we crash. Like when you have so many things on your to-do list you just sit in front of the tv and check out. This isn’t a problem once in a while, but when it becomes a habitual […]
Sweat For A Vet
This week SLS Centre in Cochrane hosted another successful Sweat For A Vet event. All who came had fun and a great workout sweating for our vets. Thanks to Jeff Genung, Cochrane’s mayor, who supports Wayfinders Wellness Society, and the fire fighters and police officers who showed up. Thanks to the SLS team who made […]
Building a Bucket List Board: Inspire Your Team With What Matters
One of the most rewarding parts of my business is the quality of the leaders I meet. One of these leaders is Dean Koeller, CEO of Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation. Mentored and encouraged by his father to build an organization that truly cares, it’s inspiring to walk into his workplace. Invigorating and welcoming, you’ll […]
When was the last time you told someone you appreciated them? Was it intentional, specific, genuine?
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, […]
Why don’t people like change?
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 Halloween.
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 […]
