Prior to COVID, the way in which we worked has long taken a toll on many. We need to admit the problems, take stock and reimagine a future that works for everyone. This article discusses aspects of traditional leadership that need to go the way of the Dodo. “Nothing should go back to normal. Normal…
I’ve always held that leadership is something that everyone, at any level of the organization, is responsible for. It is not something that is only the purview of those occupying management positions. On a recent late running flight I had this amply demonstrated. Through the leadership of the whole crew, and in particular of one…
As a manager you might very well be unaware of the impact you have on your staff. But the cold hard fact is that 9 out of 10 people who leave their job do so because of the relationship with their direct supervisor. If you don’t want to part of this alarming statistic, here is…
You may have come across those who think that leadership is an innate skill. Yes, for some, it appears to come easier, but the truth is, like many other skill sets it can be coached and learned. Too many of us though disregard this fact and hold on to the myth that we are simply…
“Doug Brockway’s session was extremely well received and I believe it will spur quite a few participants into action. I think it is a great example of the sort of leadership skill sessions we strive for.”
Employee First…Shareholder Second? I’ve always believed, with the odd exception, that leadership and organizational culture are two sides of the same coin. Whether staff is engaged or not is a reflection of the priority they are accorded. Too often in North America, the maniacal focus on short term quarterly shareholder value all but assures that…
So, a bus hits you…seriously, have you planned for succession, even if only long enough to mend in the hospital? Leadership development is an essential part of your organizations’s health plan. Chances are that even if you do have a succession ‘plan’ it’ll be resting on on a shelf somewhere, collecting dust. So let’s talk…
Time to Rebuild: 7 Ways to Support Political Dialogue at Work Now that the election has happened, the aftermath of anger and resentment that can tear your team apart need to be addressed. Here we discuss and offer resources to support the discussions that will need to be had. This has been an especially divisive…
Prior to COVID, the way in which we worked has long taken a toll on many. We need to admit the problems, take stock and reimagine a future that works for everyone. This article discusses why compassion is good for business and how leaders can show it. “Nothing should go back to normal. Normal wasn’t…
Employee engagement’s effect on the bottom line is über impressive. This is why I’ll never keep quiet about it. Engaged people are more motivated and committed to their employer and to staying focused on achieving business goals. Disengaged people can be a suck on morale and impact everything from customer service to sales, productivity, quality, innovation,…