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Who’s in Control?
Most of us think we’re in charge of our decisions and actions, it turns out we’re not in as much control of our actions as we’d like to think. Our subconscious and unconscious mind is actually in the driver’s seat most of the time. A Duke University study estimates...
“You” as the Product
The first sale you make is yourself. What does your brand promise? What do you deliver? Do you instill confidence on others? Are you appealing? Ask yourself - “Would I buy me?” Too many people try to hitch their personal brand to the company they work for, an online...
Infinite Leadership
What game are you playing? Is it all about short term, quarterly outcomes or long-term transformational impact? Being tactical and clever allows you to meet corporate targets. Short term wins are important, required and can serve as steppingstones to bigger and more...
COVID – Change Catalyst or Excuse?
COVID has disrupted our lives and will continue to do so for many years to varying degrees. At "worst" it has been, and continues to be, destructive. At “best” it has forced many to do what they have been procrastinating on for years – innovating, growing and acting....
Are You Willing to Step Up and Out?
Your willingness to step up, challenge the status quo, and be a change catalyst within your community, firm, and even your family, based on your principles and values is what may make the biggest difference and have the most impact. Being a change-maker means...
Moving Forward…
Throughout the pandemic, I’ve witnessed some leaders model best practices while others have demonstrated worst practices that will undermine their effectiveness and credibility and potentially weaken their organization. The past several months have taught those who...
A Time for Intentional Leadership!
You are a leader! Whether by title, office or most importantly your actions. In this challenging and anxiety inducing time, what is required are calm, levelheaded and confident leaders we can look to for direction and balanced perspectives. No one has all the answers....
Bad Leaders Can Destroy Organizations
Bad leaders have no willing followers. Employees perform based on duty, the need to stay out of their boss’s bad books and the need for a pay cheque. Employees will follow the instructions of management if the employee has no viable career alternatives. Commitments...
Leadership Versus Management
Although often used interchangeably, leadership and management often require different skills, talents and approaches to succeed. A manager may keep her department running smoothly and do everything according to company policy and guidelines but not have the respect...
Are you drinking the poison?
If you’re drinking the “poison” (anger, resentment, revenge, jealousy, suspicion, etc.) that you are directing towards others, and in so doing, thinking you’re hurting them, you may be mistaken. It may slowly be “killing” you emotionally and relationally and even...
Get the Feedback You Need to Grow
Do you want feedback? Probably not. You likely don’t want to hear your boss tell you what you already know you should be doing. Do you need feedback to grow and improve? Yes. Without honest and constructive feedback, you will not reach your potential, nor will you...
Show up and be noticed!
In a recent vlog I discussed the important idea of “showing up” at an event, gathering or meeting and being present and fully engaged beyond using the event as a photo-opp. I’ve received positive feedback on the vlog so I’m adding a few more suggestions for how you...
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