by Mike Edwards | Apr 23, 2023 | Leadership Weekly
By now, you’ve likely seen the video of Andi Owen, the CEO of MillerKnoll, ranting about her people’s concerns that they wouldn’t receive a bonus this year. If you haven’t seen the video, search on your favourite social media platform with her name and you’ll quickly...
by Mike Edwards | Apr 2, 2023 | Leadership Weekly
What do you think of when you hear the word “boss?” Based on things I’ve read lately, it seems we’ve demonized the word boss. Usually, these posts include pictures of an overzealous white, middle-aged guy. While I’m sure there are plenty...
by Mike Edwards | Mar 19, 2023 | Leadership Weekly
Recently, I noticed posts describing how some companies are banning TikTok in the workplace. I was a little puzzled by the ban as it’s one of many social media platforms employees likely use while at work. So, why TikTok? Then I read an article on Forbes this...
by Mike Edwards | Mar 5, 2023 | Leadership Weekly
I showed up at a customer site one morning and swiped my security card to enter the building as I had done for more than a year. Beep! (There was a red light on the card reader) Hmm – perhaps I didn’t swipe it right. So, I try again. Beep! (Again, with a...
by Mike Edwards | Feb 5, 2023 | Leadership Weekly
What is the first thing you think of when I ask, “How are you investing in yourself.” Like many people, your mind might immediately think about *Time* and *money*. “When I have more time, I will …” “When I have more money, I will …”...
by Mike Edwards | Jan 1, 2023 | Leadership Weekly
Hope. It’s a four-letter word that can change everything. When someone has hope, they keep moving forward despite their challenges or adversity. What happens, though, when hope is absent? Consider the results when people don’t believe there’s any...