In my workshops on leadership and empathy, I like to start by telling leaders to reflect on a past leader they worked for who influences their approach to leadership. I then ask them two questions – what was the % increase in market share gained under their leadership? And what … Click to continue reading
There’s a role every leader instinctively leans toward when guiding their team through change or uncertainty. It’s a role that – in the moment – feels natural and the exact one leaders should take on. Unfortunately, it’s also the exact opposite role leaders should be adopting right now. It’s a … Click to continue reading
When it comes to communication strategies, storytelling is one of my favourites to use, not just in my leadership keynotes and workshops, but also in my writings on my award-winning leadership blog. And the reason for that is simple – storytelling is a powerful communication tool because it taps into … Click to continue reading
When we look at what makes a leader influential, there’s a tendency to focus on the kinds of strategies and decisions they employed. But this overlooks the fact that what made these leaders so successful in executing these strategies was their ability to craft a leadership narrative that bridges where … Click to continue reading
If there’s one thing leaders everywhere want to avoid it’s conflict in the workplace. Not only is workplace conflict counterproductive and stressful, but it makes everyone feel uncomfortable. But what if the problem is not with conflict itself, but with how we mismanage conflict? That’s the perspective of conflict expert … Click to continue reading
As we work on new episodes for 2021, I wanted to take a look back and review what were the Top 10 episodes from our podcast in 2020. Although last year was a very challenging year for so many of us, it was also a pivotal year for this leadership … Click to continue reading
With only a few weeks left to 2020, I’ve noticed a growing sentiment of wanting to put this year behind us and focus instead on what the new year will bring. Granted, this makes sense when we consider the severity and extent of challenges and hardships we’ve collectively experienced or … Click to continue reading
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
Without question, one of the skills to succeed at leadership is being an effective communicator. And one of the best ways to communicate a vision is through the use of storytelling. So how can we use this tool more effectively? That’s the focus of this latest episode of my leadership … Click to continue reading
In a previous piece I wrote about 3 fundamental storytelling elements leaders should employ to successfully drive change. Now when it comes to using storytelling to help describe our vision or change initiative, the common tendency is to frame our story within the hero on a quest narrative, given how … Click to continue reading
Leaders face an ever-growing number of challenges leading their organization in today’s faster-paced, increasingly interconnected world. One of the more common issues a leader has to address is dealing with change. In most cases, when we talk about change, the focus is often on the process – of what steps … Click to continue reading
