7 Scripts To Say No With Respect
It is questionable whether ‘No’ is a complete sentence, but it is a terrible answer to give to another human […]
4 Tactics You Can Use To Lead People Who Know More than You Do
As a manager, the chances are that at one time you were an expert. But as your career advanced, you
How To Avoid Screwing An Employee Over When Denying A Promotion
Recently, I provided advice to employees who thought they had been screwed over because they were passed over for a
So, You Got Screwed Over – 9 Ways To Handle Being Denied A Promotion
A friend told me that she had been angling for a promotion at work. She had been there 5 years,
13 Actions to Stay Human and Not Be a Creepy Boss in a #MeToo World
*Warning: This blog contains a non-graphic discussion of sexual violence* You may recall a series of posts and a white-paper
Can leadership kill?
Everybody knows bad leadership can be costly. It leads to turnover, workplace stress, and decreased cooperation, costing businesses billions yearly.
3 Project Management Lies: And none are I’m from the government and I’m here to help
We have all had one of those days – lots on our plate – and your Boss shows up at
9 Questions To Evaluate Your Organization’s Readiness For Change
You’re a senior leader in an age of unrelenting change. And you know your organization needs to undergo a significant
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Team Members Every Month
Being a leader is about understanding what is going on around you. In the military, it is called ‘Situational Awareness,’
The One Advantage You Need To Lead Out Of Troubled Times
It’s tough economic times in my home province of Alberta due to a halving of the price of oil, yet
The Essential Leadership Skills Needed To Catapult Your Career
Leadership is a concentrated experience. Everything you do is immediate, definitive and inexorably tied to your eventual success. It’s critical
When Good People Make Bad Decisions & Why ‘WHY’ Can Stop Them
This meme has been making the social media rounds lately. Which sign caught your eye? Both demand compliance, yet one
Read my thoughts on Trust … They can’t kill me … it’s against the rules!
As a young soldier and emerging leader, I was sent on a patrolling course to learn a vitally important skill