Ruts bite. We’ve all been there. They suck your energy and drain your creative juices. Deep ruts can rob you of optimism and sometimes, even hope. Chances are, are that if you’re in one you might not even know it. All of this makes for all the more reason for you to become fluent with…
Through the years I’ve discovered something about goal setting whether it be at New Year’s or any other time of year. They seem to be easier to make than to keep. Here’s a list of road-tested ideas to help you make your goals stick. Believe in yourself – believe that no matter what, you will…
In today’s hectic world, workplace deadlines and personal responsibilities can often leave you feeling ragged and with little time for yourself. And yet, your ability to lead and manage at work is greatly affected by your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. If you are tired of feeling like you’re not giving or getting the best…
Are you under the assumption that you’re indispensable at work? That, in your absence, everything will fall apart at the office? Well, it won’t. While you may make lots of amazing contributions to the company, not taking regular vacations is unhealthy for you, office morale and the company’s growth. In fact, by taking time away,…
:: Getting the Most From the Beach :: You’ve worked bloody hard and soon it’ll be time to take your vacation. You’ve got it all mapped out…the resort, activities for the kids, an international data package for your mobile and your laptop…what could be missing?
Depression is widespread across North American workplaces and occurs at an alarming rate. It can affect men and women at any age, economic or social status. In both Canada and the US, depression tops the list of health-related productivity costs at work. While many employers understand the huge financial and human costs of depression, the big…
Have you ever wondered who is responsible for employee engagement? The reality is, everyone is responsible for employee engagement, including you. Leaders do their part by ensuring they themselves are engaged and for creating a culture that promotes engagement. HR is responsible for partnering with leaders to help them understand and support their employees’ development…
In business, as in life, pernicious myths abound about what it takes to be a skillful leader. Perhaps the most common and odious one is that if you were a really capable leader you’d be able to figure out on your own whatever problem you were faced with. Sadly, many corporate training programs reinforce this.…
From the file of WTH comes an interesting tidbit of research regarding surfing the web while on the job. Like many productivity minded bosses, you might think that such practices should be banned, similar to those ‘spandex’ days at work. In fact, while seeing your staff surfing the web might not make you happy, it…
Underlying most personal or leadership development efforts is the need to change some aspect of the way you do things. Whether it be learning to engage your team more effectively or improving how you handle difficult situations, some form of doing things differently on your part is par for the course. If you’re like many who venture down this road of self-awareness and growth, you may well underestimate just how difficult behavior change can be…and that can set you up for failure.