…And Out the Other Side: Are We Ever Done Leading Through Crisis?
If the Titanic had managed to steer clear of the iceberg, the next steps would have been pretty straightforward: stay the course, and continue to keep an eye out for exceptionally large hunks of frozen water. However, in most cases, …
Values Gone Viral: How to Truly Embed Organizational Culture
Culture rinses through an organization like a dye: it touches everything. One of our clients was reminded of this recently, as the leadership team reflected on the company’s growth and their plans for the future. A central question that arose …
“I Can Manage”…But Can You Coach? Six Tricks for Getting It Right
It’s difficult to be a good manager if you’re not a good coach. Strong coaches unlock an individual’s potential by challenging and encouraging them, providing space to take risks and learn from mistakes, and setting an ever-higher bar for success. …
In the (Exchange) Zone: Balancing Individual and Team Development
When it comes to managing teams, how do you balance? It has been some time since I ran track personally, but the experience developed my ongoing appreciation for the sport – particularly the relays. Given the inherent individuality of track …
Measuring the Unmeasurable: Tracking Your Development as a Leader
I was recently coaching a leader, tasked with the creation of a development and coaching plan in response to 360˚ feedback. As we fleshed out his plan, he was impressively quick to identify action items that would improve his leadership …
“But Is It Worth It?”: Measuring the ROI of Leadership Development
A while back, I was having a conversation with a potential client about his organization’s leadership challenges and corresponding development needs. As our discussions continued, he asked for examples and testimonials from some of our past engagements. In particular, he …
New Year, New Perspective: How to Challenge Your Beliefs
“How would you disprove your viewpoint?” This thought-provoking question comes to us courtesy of the philosopher Karl Popper. While he used it to advance his thinking about the philosophy of science, we can also apply it to more practical challenges. …
Want to Be a Great Leader? Avoid These Five Mistakes
Do you feel frustrated in your efforts to make a difference? Are you concerned you don’t have the right team in place? Are you tired of inheriting poor performers? If you answered yes to any of these, ask yourself: what’s …
Integrator or Segmentor? How Knowing Affects Your Work-Life Balance
If you consider that the 7-day week only contains 168 hours – and that most adults are working far more than the average 40 hours a week – it is easy to appreciate the challenge of managing demands from work, …