When it comes to power in the workplace, is it authority that dictates the rules or influence that gently persuades? Let’s decode the interplay of these two forces, understanding their roles, and learning how to harness them for impactful leadership
Read MoreBuilding an unstoppable team goes beyond gathering skilled individuals; it's about fostering a collaborative, creative, and joyful environment where everyone's unique strengths shine. Recognizing and nurturing these strengths can create an environment where excellence is not only expected but cultivated.
Read MoreGoal achievers and high performers tend to struggle with trusting others. However, delegating as you advance in your career is required and is both an art and a skill worth developing. Developing trust in organizations is not just an abstract concept, its the heart of effective leadership that enables both leaders and their teams to thrive and grow.
Read MoreStrategic thinking is a vital skill for career growth because it gives you the ability to make smart decisions and adapt to changes. By developing and using this skill, you position yourself as a valuable asset in the workplace.
Read More“The culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate,” as organizational development experts Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker have observed. Recognizing the signs of toxicity is crucial for addressing the issue effectively so you can reduce it and eliminate it.
Read MoreSuccess can seem impossible until you understand what’s between you and your success. Developing mind and time management skills can take time and will take practice. Start small and build your skills over time. With persistence and commitment, these learned behaviours can become second nature and help you succeed and achieve your goals.
Read MoreWhat we tell ourselves everyday matters. Whether positive or negative, our thoughts about ourselves create our emotions that drive our actions that produce results and ultimately, the life we lead. How we identify ourselves can help us to actualize our potential and give us the opportunity to live the life we want. So, when it comes to work-related or other life situations, what we say to ourselves is relevant.
Read MoreI understood how important my environment is to my outcome and so I created my own environment that prepared me to compete at the highest level. What that meant was, I was mindful of the people I surrounded myself with, I became very attuned to how they impacted my energy and attention. Your ideal environment may not always feel comfortable, instead, think of it as a place where you can grow into becoming your best self.
Read MoreWhile leading a life by design is about leadership, it’s also about doing everything with passion and knowing that it’s a process of learning and growing. I had a dream of a workplace where people looked forward to going to work, not just to get paid but where they were excited about contributing their skillsets and their talents. I want them to know “that” environment gets created by the part they play, by the person that shows up every day.
Read MoreYear after year, you set your goal whether it’s a business, professional or personal goal, the year ends, and you don’t achieve it. Only to start over again the next year.
It’s probably one of these reasons…
You don’t know exactly what you want, it’s all very vague in your head or You don’t believe you can achieve it
Read MoreAuto- suggestion is an influencing of one’s own attitudes, behaviours, or physical condition by mental processes other than conscious thought. Most of us are experiencing this type of self-hypnosis already ….. unintentionally. Saying, thinking and seeing the same thing over and over again. These thoughts eventually move from the conscious to the unconscious and that’s when they become habits
Read MoreThe leadership mindset is one of the most important, least understood and the most neglected element in the growth of a leader. Many senior leaders today grew up in a world where focus was on operational efficiencies and product innovation, this then shaped their careers and determined their values and attitudes. But today, it’s all about changing strategies, coming up with new business models and transforming your operations.
The goal is to do it faster, easier, cheaper and bigger.
If you are stuck in the old mindset that you started out your career with, you are going to struggle in the new business world.
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