The Beast, Fort McMurray & Leadership: 5 Actions You Need To Lead
On May 5, 2016, a wildfire tore through Fort McMurray with such ferocity that it was nicknamed the ‘Beast.’ Hundreds […]
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Improve Your Conversations By Not Talking – 3 Tips You Can Start Using Today
I recently read a terrific article on www.fastcompany.com by Lydia Dishman. She writes that we all probably talk too much.
Three Things to Remember on Your First Day as a Leader
If you Google the term’ first day as a manager,’ you’ll get almost three billion results. What does that tell
Micromanaging Is A Good Thing
If your boss has ever micromanaged you, did you assume it was because they didn’t trust you, or maybe you’re
Manage Competing Priorities!
Do you have a million things to do that each seems as crucial as the next? These are called competing
5 Secrets To Avoid A First-Time Manager’s Worst Mistakes
The world is littered with failed construction supervisors who were once excellent carpenters. First-time managers are a challenge to
7 Simple Shifts – Your Checklist To Being A Better Leader
“We become what we repeatedly do.” ― Sean Covey This is a checklist of seven simple shifts that can lead
6 Things You Can Do To Show You Care For Your Employees
Recently, I was interviewed for a leadership podcast, and the question that caused me to reflect on a lifetime of
5 Steps To Leading When You Have 100% of the Responsibility But No Authority
I was speaking to a group of Project Managers recently. Before talking to any group, I conduct interviews with a
A Crime and Two Sins – How To Stop A Culture Of Harassment Dead In its Tracks (Part 3)
Three crimes led to one of the darkest moments in the history of the Canadian Army. Let me rephrase …
You Can Stop A Culture Of Harassment (Part 2) – 3 Actions That Build Trust & A Safe Harbour
In Part 1 of this series, I made the case that predators likely exist in every workplace. And I posed
4 Leadership Actions You Need To Survive A Crisis A Hero!
We often think of a crisis as a flood, fire or other disaster. But situations can be caused by a
Don’t Eff It Up – Talking To Employees When The Economy Sucks
We are in choppy waters as the international trade war ramps up. Markets are in chaos, oil process are The
Forget Servant Leadership – 4 Things You Need to Do To Pull Up Your Big Boss Pants & Lead!
I am coaching a client who has had a long career and should be planning his retirement. But he loves
Boy I Don’t Like that SOB in Accounting – 5 ways to Manage That Guy You Can’t Stand!
A few years back, I hired a person against the wishes of other people on my team. I was sure
People Pleasing Leaders & Soup Sandwiches – 5 messes you make when you try to make everyone happy.
I recently sat across from a client who was struggling with the direction his company is taking. As we delved