Why are some organizations able to thrive during periods of uncertainty while others struggle to find firmer footing? While it’s easy to assume it has to do with something distinctive about their product or service offering, the truth is that it’s something far more fundamental. While we all understand that … Click to continue reading
One of the highlights of hosting my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast has been the chance to interview Stephen M.R. Covey twice, exploring how successful leaders develop trust within their organizations. In one episode, Stephen shared a powerful insight about trust and leadership – trust is something we not only earn, … Click to continue reading
How are some organizations able to consistently outperform their competitors? While their on-going successes might involve cutting-edge technologies or innovative processes, there’s something else that fuels their peak performance – the power of organizational traditions. In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I share a personal story about … Click to continue reading
In my workshops on empathy and leadership, I start with an exercise where I ask attendees to reflect on a past leader who inspired them. I ask these leaders “What do you remember more – the specific metrics and KPIs this leader achieved? Or how they made you feel about … Click to continue reading
What would make a successful and profitable leader, who had a self-described “dictator” style of leadership, embrace love as a business strategy? What compelled this transformation and what lessons can we learn to drive organizational transformation that fuels growth and long-term success? In this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” … Click to continue reading
One of the harshest realities leaders need to come to terms with is how they no longer just play a significant role in their employees’ growth and success, but how much influence they have on the mental health and well-being of those they lead. But this is why it’s so … Click to continue reading
It’s the start of a new year, which I think is the perfect time to look back on the 2024 episodes of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast to share moments that can have a real impact on leaders going into the new year. Now when you get the opportunity to … Click to continue reading
There’s an unspoken truth about leadership that’s often lost in the noise of today’s busy world – the more responsibility or power you have as a leader, the greater the need to demonstrate humility in your leadership. Sure, this might sound counterintuitive. After all, when we imagine a successful person, … Click to continue reading
Are you striving for the elusive “work-life balance” and finding it’s not quite working? In this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe, I welcome back my friend, and fellow leadership expert (and Canadian) Dan Pontefract to discuss his book, “Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes“, where he argues … Click to continue reading
Have you ever thought about your leadership values? Understanding what your values are – of what matters to you and how you want your employees to view your leadership is critical to not only helping your employees understand your motivations, but to creating clarity during times of uncertainty and change. … Click to continue reading
In this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, I spoke with GiANT Worldwide co-founder Jeremie Kubicek about his book “The Communication Code” and the communication framework he developed with his business partner Steve Cochram to help people become more effective communicators. The “Communication Code” framework involves applying five key … Click to continue reading
One of the questions I get asked a lot by leaders after one of my keynotes is – how do drive growth and success when you have to work under a controlling boss? How do you get them on board with your initiatives when they only seem to like their … Click to continue reading