Lead with a beginners mind

Your experience makes you the powerful leader you are. Your experience helps you make decisions. Your experiences also have you evaluating and passing judgement. It’s just all a part of the paradox of being human. For even the best leaders, this evaluation will...

Invite with two powerful words

“What else?” is one of my favourite questions. When I’m coaching: “what else?” invites a person to look for other possibilities. The question invites the person to name what seems impossible, or fear is blocking. When I’m leading:...

Speaking to their hearts

I once heard the story of a company which creates the software which enables popup ads. When asked about their purpose, most people on the team sunk into their chairs. There was a sense of embarrassment as everyone hates popup ads. One person spoke up and said,...

Your greatest leadership weakness

You are leading, and they’re not following. You see the potential for greatness, and they seem content with the status quo. You’re excited by the possibilities, while they seem stuck. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up” — Thomas Edison One of the greatest...

The downside of a nice place to work

Is it possible for a corporate culture to be too pleasant? What are the odds of not having differing opinions and experiences in a team? The odds are precisely: zero. People will have differing opinions about the best way to do something, market to chase, etc. People...
Building Great Teams

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