Why Organizations Need to Lead in Real-Time
I’ve heard many hiring and onboarding stories over the years, both good and bad. So let me share a story that I will never forget….
Let’s Get Real: Leadership and Workplace Predictions for 2025
Leadership in 2025 demands a shift from surface-level approaches to authentic, grounded practices. With heightened social consciousness on a global scale, organizations are seeking leaders…
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…
Authentic Leadership: Unlock the Power of Compassion, Curiosity and Courage
Dealing with difficult conversations in leadership can be challenging, as they often involve sensitive topics such as layoffs, personal struggles, misunderstandings between teams, or organizational…
The critical link: Emotionally intelligent leadership and talent retention
I remember working with senior executives from a multinational professional services firm shortly after the Great Financial Crisis. (GFC) During their meeting, the leaders struggled…
Exploring the upside-downside of a new year
I will always remember the calendar turning from one millennium to another. While millions were revelling in the excitement, I was sitting in my parent’s…
The power of relationships in the digital age
When you take care of relationships, you take care of everything. A powerful statement from Peter, a leader in a professional services organization I just met….
The quest for meaning and purpose in a post-pandemic world
When the pandemic struck, I found myself thrust into a new reality of fear and uncertainty. Suddenly, with work on hold and no pressing agenda,…