Many of us recognize the importance of storytelling in leadership to improve the way we communicate. But the truth is there’s more than one story that a leader should be able to tell at a moment’s notice in order to inspire, inform and provide direction to those they lead. So … Click to continue reading
Skillful and strategic storytelling is widely viewed as the most effective way to communicate information, inspire others to take action, and build relationships in ways that benefit businesses. The challenge is that not everyone knows how to tell a good story, which is why businesses invest in storytelling training. The … Click to continue reading
There’s little doubt that most of us are now grappling with how to change and adapt to our current realities, not just in terms of the next few weeks, but more so in terms of the next few months and years as we come to realize how much things are … Click to continue reading
If there’s one aspect of today’s workplaces most of us could do without, it’s office politics. And yet, the simple truth is you need to master it to grow your career. Unfortunately, for most women, this is easier said than done. So how can they overcome this hurdle and become … Click to continue reading
“As you travel through life, whatever be your goal, keep your eye upon the doughnut and not upon the hole.” – Anonymous Like the hole in the doughnut, it’s easy to look for what’s lacking instead of what’s present. Usually it’s one of the first instincts we have when contemplating … Click to continue reading
When it comes to improving our leadership skills, there’s an understandable tendency to seek insights on how to succeed at leadership. But what about taking a closer examination at how we lead to better understand the ways that we fail at leadership? It’s something I explore through one leader’s example … Click to continue reading
There’s little question that our world has never experienced a global crisis like that of the current COVID-19 pandemic. From the financial fallout seen on various stock markets as well as industries directly impacted by this pandemic, to various countries, including here in Canada, closing their borders to non-citizens in … Click to continue reading
It’s become a reality of today’s workplace that many of us feel swamped with demands on both our time and attention. But is the problem less a question of how we manage our time and more about how to better manage what we pay attention to? That’s the idea I’ll … Click to continue reading
But there was no decision to make. This was my calling. Some powerful force had come to dwell inside me, something bigger and stronger than me. – Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai, as the world knows, was shot in the head by the Taliban on October 9, 2012, as she rode … Click to continue reading
Most people who choose to become leaders do so with the best of intentions because they naturally want to succeed. So why is it still common to hear people saying they left not because of their organization, but because of their boss? That’s the question I get to the heart … Click to continue reading
Big organizations are prone to communications breakdowns not only due to having a large number of people or departments, different locations, and poor management but also because of diverse personality traits. When different departments or teams in your organization fail to pass information properly to each other, they create a … Click to continue reading
Have you ever worked for a leader who inspired you to do your best work? Why were they able to? What was their secret? It’s a question I aim to answer by sharing a personal story of working for one such leader in this latest installment of Leadership Espresso Shot … Click to continue reading