Those who regularly read my LinkedIn posts know how much I love to share quotes and how they translate into my experience. In the book Good Leaders Learn (Seijts), Canadian businessman Arkadi Kuhlmann is quoted as saying “life is a blackboard you cannot erase”. How true it is; what’s done is done. It’s up to each of us as leaders to learn from our mistakes and our successes so that we continue to grow; to have a positive impact on the people around us.
When to be Respectful, Curious, and Envisioning
I’m certain that most of us have worked with a new leader who has joined the team from another company and brings a whole new batch of experiences, perspectives, and ...
The Balancing Act Between Stress and Relaxation
I’m the kind of person who likes a little bit of stress, especially at work. This is because it helps me focus and get important things done.
Leaders Have to Say No to Good Ideas
A leader is very much like a mother or father, fielding requests, ideas, and well thought out proposals day in and day out. While those making the pitch are hoping for a yes the answer is often no, and for very good reasons.
Leaders are people too
Perhaps you’ve heard others say it or perhaps you’ve thought it yourself; senior leaders are confident and poised.
The hidden power of basic words
Roughly 15 years ago I received a copy of the book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, by Marshall Goldsmith.
One size does not fit all
Every time I’ve interviewed for a new role or met members of a new team, I’ve fielded the question “How would you describe your leadership style?”
Work is a rubber ball
Gasp, is she really going there? You bet! Let’s start with a personal story.
Communicate, communicate, communicate
One of the simple lessons he shared was that if the message is important, you must communicate it, then communicate it again, and again, and again, because much of what was shared the first time would not be remembered.
It’s not about you
Decades ago and early in my career, when I worked with Walmart Canada, I attended a leadership course called “Walton Institute”.
Be relatable and foster relatedness among others
Let’s start by level setting what I am not referring to when I use the word “relatable”.
