Some managers appear to be natural born leaders. But research shows that very few (including those who've gone on to be recognized as fantastic managers) exhibit leadership qualities early in life. Most people become great leaders thanks to practice, mentorship, and experience. Some of the world's biggest companies have taken...
https://youtu.be/Z0jSD3Q5ZD0 Have you ever said "Wow, I can't believe it's half way through the year already. Time flies! I swear it was JUST Christmas". It's commonly said that time goes quicker as an adult. But is that actually true? Is time speeding up as we age? Researchers from the...
This week I thought I'd share this great infographic that succinctly highlights ten of the primary building blocks that can be a strong foundation for creating or boosting a team's engagement. Take a look and see how many of these are already in practice in...
This week I’ve been thinking about recognition and acknowledgement. I wrote an article on LinkedIn about acknowledgement that speaks to some powerful results that can be generated from this simple gesture and includes a few tips for bringing this into the workplace to improve your...
I just finished facilitating a workshop with a Corporate Affairs team for a major pharmaceutical company as part of their semi-annual meeting. The team gathered to work on projects, update one another on the status of critical initiatives and develop strategy to move forward. I...
Join me on Wednesday June 22, 2016 when I give a presentation for BNI Business Leaders about a more effective way to network. This presentation will include some great tips I’ve learned from attending hundreds of networking events and facilitating great conversations. If you haven’t attended...
Last week I spent two energizing days delivering an evening keynote address and a half-day workshop for the Administrative Staff Group of the Peel District School Board. These are the ‘behind the scenes’ folks who do the necessary work to make the school district run...
I just got back from a trip to Lansing, Michigan where I facilitated a workshop for my alma mater, Lansing Community College. It's a great school that prepared me for my university education. On the way to the workshop, I got to see some old...
This week I want to share a video recap of a recent keynote I was thrilled to give down in New Orleans. Not only was this a great group and audience, I was lucky enough to join them afterwards on an evening river boat cruise...
Jampacked schedules, information overload and feeling burned out can leave you just trying to get through the day. It’s easy to lose sight of meaning - why you do what you do - what allows you to feel engaged and motivated. Being engaged has a positive...
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