Matrix, lattice, web, network, level playing field – these are all terms I’ve heard used recently to describe an organization’s talent development path. The long-storied “ladder” is disappearing in favour of lateral moves intended to broaden … Read More
Remote Workers Don’t Know Where They’re Going
As the work-from-home situation continues – and becomes permanent for many – companies need to pay attention to employee engagement differently than in the past. Recalling Dan Pink’s “Drive” – people come to work for … Read More
Women, Work and Overwhelm
One of the things I’ve always loved about being a professional coach is that the work requires me to continuously look at myself and evaluate my way of being in the world. I’ve always said … Read More
Take a Nap and Improve your Performance
Guest post by Dr. Floyd Spence It’s free! It has no side effects, and it will improve your performance and productivity. In a busy, continually demanding society and a workforce filled with “the walking tired,” … Read More
Mastering Leadership Communication
Guest post by Chris Holliday When leaders stop communicating they stop leading. Because executives are always communicating – through your words and actions, and through your silence and inactions. However, you may not always be … Read More
Guilt Gets in the Way of Leadership
Many leaders are confused about what guilt is. From a very young age we are taught that if we do something we shouldn’t do or don’t do something we should do, we should feel guilty. We … Read More
Finding your new un-Normal
Guest Post by Jane Gaynor Ever felt like a cat swimming in water? You can imagine the feeling – unfamiliar territory, few skills to navigate through this challenge and no life jacket! Something has changed … Read More
What’s the difference between an executive coach and a therapist?
In the category of “what’s frequently misunderstood about coaching?” is this one. It most often arises when we’re presented with a client who hasn’t bought into the idea of working with an executive coach, or … Read More
How Successful Leaders Build Trust
Almost everyone agrees that trust is important in leadership. So why is it that “lack of trust” is a common critique of leadership and frequently scores low on employee engagement surveys? What is trust? Trust … Read More
How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed
There are a lot of problems in the world. And by the time you add the global problems to the ones you’re already dealing with – at home, at work, in your community – it’s … Read More