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
One of the perks of hosting my leadership podcast is I get to speak with some fascinating and thought-provoking people whose insights help us to learn and grow. So for my last episode for 2020, I wanted to share some of my favourite moments from this past year where my … Click to continue reading
If ever there was a singular event that brought to the forefront the influence – if not importance – of good governance, there’s little question the pandemic fits that bill. Indeed, throughout the world, we’re seeing a critical examination of not only how effective governments at all levels are at … Click to continue reading
Succeeding as a first time leader doesn’t simply require an MBA degree and a few years of experience. There’s a lot more to organizing, managing, and leading workers to reach their full potential so the organization can move forward. In addition, many first time leaders are confused about how to … Click to continue reading
When it comes to leadership success, a key foundational stone is your ability to gain and foster trust within the organization. So why are we continuing to see low trust levels for those in leadership positions? What’s missing in our understanding about fostering trust? That’s one of the questions I … 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
For my last post for 2019, I wanted to take a look back and share the Top 10 episodes from my leadership podcast, “Leadership Biz Cafe”. Without question, this year has been a big year for my podcast, in large part because one of my goals for this year was … Click to continue reading
Having a significant connection with individual team members as a business owner or manager can be tricky when you have a large team of staff, most of which you may not even physically see, or perhaps some of which work remotely. However, building trust doesn’t mean you have to spend … Click to continue reading
Driving collaborative efforts in today’s workplaces has certainly become a key focus for many leaders. Unfortunately, there’s a common mistake many leaders make about promoting collaboration, a mistake that I reveal alongside 3 powerful strategies to boost collaboration in this fifth edition of my podcast feature, Leadership Espresso Shot. My … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest piece by Louisa Garcia Moreno. Innovation is not something that happens overnight: It must be cultivated and nurtured, and more and more evidence points to learning and development as the key. But if L&D is necessary for innovation in the workplace, then leaders who are … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest piece from my friend, author and Forbes columnist, David Amerland. Neuroscience has captured our attention right now because, like every new field of knowledge, it promises to give us hidden insights and reveal secrets that will help make something difficult much easier, and there is … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest piece by Will Wise. Have you ever been in a meeting and wondered, “Why am I here?” Or worse yet, have you ever lead a meeting while others quietly asked themselves, “Why am I here?” If so, my guess is there was one thing missing … Click to continue reading
