HR & Strategy: The Missing Link in Your Growth Plan
If you asked your HR Director today what the company’s #1 strategic risk for 2026 is, would their answer match […]
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Reflections on Leadership: Lessons from the Back Porch of Life
Reflections on Leadership: Lessons from the Back Porch of Life As I stand at the cusp of 65, reflecting on
The Tyranny Of Servant Leadership – 5 Things You Need To Do To Free Yourself
I was a Sergeant Major in the Canadian Army. I held the second-highest non-commissioned officer rank and had a role
Kale & Servant Leadership – 3 tips for you to serve through listening
Fad Diets & Servant Leadership – Listening Last week, I gave you three tips to help get out from under
Beyond Imposter Syndrome: The 50% Rule and The Traps of New Leadership
The legendary poet and activist Maya Angelou once said about herself, “I have written 11 books, but each time I think, ‘Uh-oh,
Forget the Dashboard: Why Your Team Needs an Old Approach, Not a New Tool
My Client Caroline, a project manager, faced a familiar scene of chaos and missed deadlines. Her first instinct was to
Fathers Day, The Hardy Boys and a First Leadership Lesson
I have made many mistakes. Some of them were pretty spectacular. While formal training, my master’s degree, and supplementary reading
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The Unintended Compass: When Leadership Values Emerge by Accident
We often perceive leadership values as thoughtfully crafted principles outlined in mission statements and reinforced through formal training. What happens
Global Leadership Forecast 2025 – Why would anyone aspire to lead in today’s environment?
DDI, or Development Dimensions International, is a global leadership development consultancy. Founded in 1970, DDI partners I find to be
8 Steps To Improvement For Leaders And How To Develop Them
You’re the boss of a company. Lately, you’ve noticed that the work is being completed steadily, but you’re seeing a
10 Signs You Have A Scary Boss
According to the Gallup Organization, having a bad boss is the number one reason people quit their jobs. Seen one
Can you be friends with people you might have to fire?
Can you be friends with people you might have to fire? Recently I was interviewed for the Cherry Health Podcast.
5 Steps To Calming The Waters When A New Boss Enters The Pool
… of all the things that can cause ripples in our ‘pond,’ changing leaders should be considered the equivalent of
5 Actions To Drive Alignment and Increase in Profit – And Who Doesn’t Want More Profit
Poor managerial behaviours negatively impact engagement, alignment, productivity, and retention. Research has identified gaps between what people expect and their
The 6 Secret T’s To Know What To Delegate
Do you feel overwhelmed at work? If yes, you are not alone. According to a recent Deloitte survey of 2,500
What kind of leader are you? Do you want the final say or are you all about democracy? Take our quiz to find out …
Instructions: The quiz should take about five minutes. Answer the following questions by circling the letter (A, B, C, or
Can You Name the 9 Essential Qualities of a Leader?
There are many schools of thought about the role of a leader. What are the essential qualities of a leader?
Coloured-pencils, Nail-polish & How You Can Get Dedicated Employees
A pencil is a little wonder-wand: a stick of wood that traces the tiniest motions of your hand as it
8 Tips On How You Can Avoid My 4:00AM Regrets
You are not your 2 AM conversations; not your 3 AM nightmares; not your 4 AM regrets – Mark Dimaisip
Why would anyone follow you if they don’t believe you have the courage?
I have received hundreds of performance reviews over my career. There is one that sticks in my mind. It wasn’t