Should A Servant Leader Ever Fire Someone? Yes! – And Here’s How & Why
While teaching leadership at Mount Royal University, my class had a great discussion about Servant Leadership and discipline. We explored […]
Being A Leader
The 4 F’s (And @#$% isn’t one) of dealing with a boss with low EI
How to Deal with A Boss with Zero Emotional Intelligence For most of my career, emotions were something to be
Leader’s Brief – 4 Questions To Help You Lead Through Rapid-growth
Imagine Imagine going to bed one evening. You cuddle up with your loved one and sleep peacefully. You get up,
Why You Are Preventing Your Own Success? – 3 Actions To Get Out of Your Own Way
A client asked, “What is the one roadblock I will encounter when improving the culture of leadership in my company?
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
Can leadership kill?
Everybody knows bad leadership can be costly. It leads to turnover, workplace stress, and decreased cooperation, costing businesses billions yearly.
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
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
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