by Mike Edwards | Mar 20, 2020 | Leadership Daily
In coaching, clients will often bring career challenges to their sessions. They may feel unappreciated or tell me how bad things are at work. Often, with a little coaching, they find a path forward. However, when someone is still stuck I tell them they have three...
by Mike Edwards | Mar 19, 2020 | Leadership Daily
“Ballpoint” is one of my favourite exercises for illustrating iterative improvement to teamwork. The exercise involves passing as many practice golf balls as possible through a team in two minutes. There are a few rules, but generally, the team is free to organize...
by Mike Edwards | Mar 18, 2020 | Leadership Daily
The other day, I caught myself in an old habit. I was annoyed with myself as I worked hard to change the habit. Yet, here I was doing the same thing again. The habit had been a significant burden in my life for many years. Four years ago, I decided it was time to shed...
by Mike Edwards | Mar 17, 2020 | Leadership Daily
Covid-19 is having a significant impact on the world. The economy is slowing, which is causing companies to be wary about spending. Travel and events are being cancelled. Schools are closing. People are quarantined for weeks at a time. As difficult as this is going to...
by Mike Edwards | Mar 16, 2020 | Leadership Daily
You and your team may soon find themselves working from home. It will be tempting to focus on productivity during these strange times. However, don’t forget to look after the social glue that strengthens your team. There are many things you can do to encourage your...
by Mike Edwards | Mar 13, 2020 | Leadership Daily
It’s a bad idea to speed along a highway while staring in the rear-view mirror. Yet, every day good people focus on what’s in their past, telling themselves stories that have them stuck. When the people you lead seem stuck, it might be that they’re...
