There are some bright moments in organizations when things go smoothly as planned. But there are also times when projects come to a halt, teams get frustrated and leaders can almost feel despair breathing on their necks. These are the critical moments when things either turn badly or take a turn for better. Today I want to show you how to leverage ... Read Full Article »
So Your Company Has a Bad Boss. Now What?
Last week I shared with you top 10 signs of bad leadership. Based on statistics I quoted, it seems that almost every workplace is challenged by bad bosses who hurt their teams and employee satisfaction. And after watching so many companies having to deal with leadership crisis in the near past, from Uber and Volkswagen to United Airlines and Yahoo. ... Read Full Article »
Top 10 Signs of Bad Leadership
Some time ago I wrote an article for Women Executive Network in Canada on how to thrive under a critical leader (if you missed it, you can find it here). Yet, statistics are so scary that I decided to address challenges from a different angle. But first, let's look at what the workplace statistics say about this issue... 3 out of 4 employees ... Read Full Article »
Ultimate Hacks To Power Up Your Meetings
Meetings continue to be one of the top time wasters for teams across the industries and continents. This is why I decided to share with you my top tips to help you power up meetings to get your team more engaged and ultimately more productive. But first, let's look at what's happening in today's workplaces. Statistics show that mid ... Read Full Article »
Secrets To Managing Team Diversity
With so much talk about diversity in the workplace, it's a shame that the statistics are still not improving! I'm furious to read the following: About 47% of companies had no women directors and 43% had no women executive officers in Canada in 2016. (Diversity Disclosure Practices 2016 Report by Osler) There is no change in the percentage ... Read Full Article »
The Powerful Team Work (Video)
It is fascinating to observe teams working together. Things like personality, preferences, ego come to the surface and impact how individuals work, perform and enjoy their workplace (or community). If you are a leader looking for resources to create a powerful team work, you are at the right place. Rule #1: Powerful team work means helping each ... Read Full Article »
Video: Team Work Gone Wrong
Building a team is not an easy task. A group of individuals, each with his/her own dreams and aspirations can be challenging to bring together to pursue goals and results they might not care about. Here are some of our favorite videos to share with your team as you look to develop and strengthen them. Problem #1: Team training with no ... Read Full Article »
