I’m just back from a week-long vacation on the west coast of Canada, where I got to sit and look at the ocean and mountains and take a break from work. Can’t …
It’s Not What You Say, but How You Say It…
Sparking action in others is the main focus of your work, regardless of what type of work it is. In a workplace where we are all striving to be more …
What to Do When There Is So Much Going On
Happy end of February! As I woke up this morning, sitting down to write, I feel I’ve had numerous projects on the go that just don’t seem to be wrapping …
Are You Ready to Spark Action in 2023?
It was New Year’s Eve. We had just gone out for dinner, come back to our place with friends for a glass of wine (or two) before heading over to …
Insights From 2022 You Can Apply in 2023
Oh December is here – and I’m looking forward to a bit of a break – as I’m sure you are. I love this time of year for reflecting on …
Unfocus Your Attention
Just yesterday, I woke up feeling this level of unease as I feel there is so much uncertainty going on in my life. I feel I’ve been living it for …
The #1 Leadership Competency of a Future Ready Leader (and a Fun Brain Science Example!)
The number one leadership competency for ALL future ready leaders is the ability to create engagement, commitment, and trust. This holds true regardless of the leader’s level—whether it’s the CEO …
3 Questions to Help You Become a Strategic Change Leader
For the last 2.5 years, most mornings when I’m working in my office at our lake house, I get up, grab a coffee and go for a 30-minute ‘power walk’ …
4 Solution-Focused Questions to Ask When Facing Challenges in Your Organization
Problems are inevitable in business. Whether it’s a global pandemic, a national economic downturn, or a specific challenge plaguing your company, you will run into problems. Since problems are inevitable, …
Be Prepared to Be Unprepared & 7 Other Leadership Habits for Complex Times
Happy Fall, As we enter the time of the leaves changing, one thing I’ve learned over the last few years is # 8 on this list below – Be prepared …