Do You Still Have a Passion to Lead?
What if I do not like people? As a leadership keynote speaker at my client’s event, I was surprised to be asked this question. A…
Four Deadly Mistakes Leaders Make with Remote Teams
Deadly. An ominous word to describe the mistakes leaders make with their remote workforce, albeit a deliberate choice. During a time of radical change and…
Sink Or Swim? How To Anticipate Change
Why do organizations repeatedly react to rather than plan for change? Why are leaders often stupefied by the glaring realization that their workforces are aging…
Leadership and Influence: Why it Matters More than Ever
Many years prior to Linkedin or the advent of online recruitment sites, I saw an ad in the job classifieds: State Sales Manager for Australia’s…
The Great Reawakening: Why Employees are Reclaiming their Purpose and Power
Power is a word that makes a lot of people uncomfortable… one that is frequently linked with those in positions of authority and control. But…
Top Leadership and Workplace Trends for 2022
There is no way to gloss over it. The pandemic has forever changed the way we work and live. As we usher in a new…
Three Skills Leaders Need To Succeed Right Now
As leaders, you no doubt understand the degree to which you profoundly influence every aspect of your organization. Finding the secret sauce to successfully lead…
Driving With Husbands In Cars: Business Lessons From The Road To Help You Stay Ahead Of The Curve
During our Christmas vacation, we rented a vehicle, as part of our ritual holiday planning. My husband, who works in the automotive industry, quickly pointed…
Seven deadly mistakes that destroy employee motivation
Originally published in the Globe and Mail Leadership Lab Column Don is the CEO of a family run business. His entrepreneurial roots span three generations…