When an employee is hired, strive to find someone stronger than the person they replace. A mistake many managers make, is to pay recruitment firms to find the perfect candidate, then fail to invest in the new hires orientation and…
Uncertainty undermines employee engagement – it’s both distracting and debilitating. It quickly leads to feelings of being overwhelmed and shuts down productivity. In uncertain covid times, it’s natural to be concerned about things outside our control but it undermines our…
I am often asked, “how do I get ahead in the workplace?” The most important thing is having a reputation for doing great work – the best among your peer group. There really are no shortcuts to moving up. Some…
Leading in covid times will test the change management skills of the most experienced leaders. Change is never easy and is further complicated because team members process change differently. This past February your team may have been engaged and performing…
Who were the positive influences in your life? What significant events shaped your values and beliefs? It is important to know your leadership story. Every leader’s story is different. Your story shapes your leadership style and helps others understand…
Leaders need to consider all stakeholders (employees, owners, and customers) when making decisions. Favouring one over the other disrupts the balance and will lead to long term dissatisfaction among one or more groups.
