Having spent a sun soaked Canada Day long weekend boating off a nearby coastal island we came back to Vancouver to a neighborhood street party. Folks of all ages, many new to the ‘hood, had gathered, and the BBQ was pumping out all sorts of deliciousness. Within moments all the kids were off rollicking and…
Have you ever lost a star performer to a competitor or another company? If yes, then you know the pain. Should you write this off to circumstances beyond your control? Definitely not. Fully 94% of employees leave because of a poor relationship with their direct manager…and not because of the pull of a better offer…
What could be better? Yet more studies showing the links between employee wellbeing, engagement and business success… be still my beating heart! In study after study after study, having high levels of wellbeing has been shown to be good for people – and their employers. Yet despite the burgeoning global research in this area, it’s…
A frequently asked question I get is what particular tool or strategy is the best for smoothing the demands and stress of daily living. By far, the best tool, and one that I have been using for over 30 years, is daily meditation. Taking only 15 – 20 minutes per day, meditation’s physical and psychological benefits…
The chorus is growing. Happy people are more creative and productive. Recent work by noted psychologist and organizational expert Daniel Gilbert adds yet more heft. The problem is that many managers believe that you have to keep people “on their toes,” perhaps even anxious about their job to make them more productive. Fact is that…
Looking back, its been quite the year. Across the planet seeds of change appear to be taking hold. From the occupy movements and political uprisings like the Arab Spring, to eurozone meltdowns, to American political and economic strife, financial markets are trembling and geopolitical shifts are taking shape. Amongst all the tumult and perhaps because…
Like the year before it, 2011 has been quite the wild and exciting ride. A year full of extraordinary conversations, further business development in Asia and expanded growth in North America. I’ve upped my social network game and have discovered the joy of twitter. I’m in the process of re-vamping my blogsite to offer improved…
Each year, we see the dawning of the New Year as a time for fresh starts. More exercise, a better job, more time with family and friends, perhaps quitting smoking? No matter what the goals, they’re usually focused on upping ourselves in the big game – the game of life. Well, why not use the…
In reviewing some recent and depressing occupational health stats, I recalled the inspiration I felt after a particular discussion forum I did with Beijing Olympic Gold medalist Ben Rutledge. A few years back Ben and I spoke to a group of young university alumni regarding goal setting and career choice. I recall coming away pumped…
If you or someone you know has been suffering emotionally, financially and spiritually in a nasty and unhealthy work environment, I strongly recommend that when you leave this toxic situation, you do so with good sense. This way, you’ll depart with as few scars as possible. Here are seven things you can do to make…