Tag Archives: leadership

Is Your Organization Putting Their Money Where Their Mouth Is?

I had several interesting conversations this week with clients (all from different industries) and in each discussion there was a common theme: people leadership skills need to be improved in their organization and there is a commitment to do so … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged leadership, people leadership

The On-Going Need to Invest in Leaders

Committing to Leadership Growth There is nothing new about dedicating time, energy and resources to develop leaders through formal or informal learning. Organizations have made commitments to leadership growth and improvement for years. However, it is always surprising to us … Continue reading →

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Seriously…You Don’t Have Wifi?

As employees and customers alike integrate technology into all facets of their personal and professional lives, there is an increasing expectation that employers and businesses will stay in step and create environments that are tech-friendly. But ultimately it’s about creating … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged employee engagement, leadership

It’s All About Definitions: a Leader’s Perspective

It is not uncommon for leaders to make judgements about team members. Often they express frustration because they say direct reports are not taking ‘initiative’ or are not ‘proactive’ or they are not ‘strategic’. The challenge is that every time … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged definitions, leaders, leadership

Supporting Younger Managers to Effectively Lead Experienced Employees

In the past few weeks I have had several conversations with clients regarding how to support and assist their youngest managers in effectively leading their more senior employees, both in experience and age. This is such a hot button issue … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged baby boomer, leadership, millennials, multigenerational

Coaching Employees Out of Your Team

The title is a bit ambiguous – does it mean coaching poor performers out of the organization or coaching high performers out of the organization? The answer is: both. Certainly, it is important for leaders to be able release poor … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged coaching, employee engagement, leadership

Supporting Employees During Stressful Times

Stressed Out? The term “being stressed” is overused and is attributed to almost anything we face in our daily lives – traffic, bad weather, busy schedules or traveling. However, in reality there are certain situations that we that we need … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Multigenerational | Tagged alternative work schedules, employee engagement, employee expectations, leadership

Managing Teams Virtually: Takes More Time But Not Impossible

Keeping Virtual Teams Connected More and more often, leaders might have team members that are not in the same building, city or office. Some leaders worry about being effective, because if they can’t see the person, how will they know … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged communication, leadership, managing, virtual teams

The Need to Focus on Employees During Unsettling Economic Times

Why Focusing on Employees During an Economic Downturn is Critical As the Canadian Dollar drops, oil prices plummet and there is speculation of a housing crisis again, several industries and sectors will be badly hit. This may result in the need … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged economic downturn, economy, employee engagement, gen x, leadership, millennials

Building Leadership Trust is Not a Fluffy ‘Soft’ Skill

Trust is Important to Leadership Leading people is not easy; it takes additional effort and commitment by the manager. As soon as you are responsible for ensuring team goals are achieved, you are responsible that the individuals who make up the … Continue reading →

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