Topic
Leadership
Perspectives on leadership development, coaching, change management, and succession planning for today’s workplace.
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Growing Leaders: The Importance of Balancing “Hard” Skills with “Human” Skills
As the old adage goes, an employee doesn’t quit their job – they quit their boss. Many of…
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Human-Centered Leadership is the Key to Unlocking a More Prosperous Canada
Canada’s productivity is slipping, and it’s not a short-term dip. It’s a persistent decline that has been holding…
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“Quiet Firing” as a Way to Force Employees to Leave – Really??
I was quite taken aback by a recent survey that I came across — the results of which…
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The Manager Meltdown: How HR Can Reverse the Engagement Crisis
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 report delivers a clear warning: global manager engagement has dropped from…
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Communicating Proactively, Consistently and Regularly in Times of Uncertainty
This month’s post was sparked by the recent manner in which the employees of Canada’s most iconic company,…
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Ditch the Feedback Sandwich: Rethinking How Leaders Deliver Feedback
According to Gallup, 80% of employees who receive meaningful feedback are fully engaged. The keyword here is meaningful.…
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Stress is Inevitable. How You Respond to It is Not.
In today’s fast-paced, high-stress workplace, performing under pressure is part of the job. Constant change, deadlines, and expectations—all…
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From the Boardroom to the Zoom Room: Bridging the Leadership Gap in Remote Teams
Virtual teams have become “the new normal” in many organizations, with technology enabling employees to work remotely and…
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Focus Groups: The Overlooked Powerhouse in Organizational Development
In my 20+ years consulting, I’ve often seen the cost of organizations jumping into initiatives without peeling back…