Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership
Insights, Perspectives, and Thought Leadership
Leaders are always asking me what the right culture for a successful business is. “Just tell me what I need to build”. There is no magic recipe for a successful culture because every business and leader creates a unique situation. Is your business in start-up mode, been around for decades, or re-inventing itself? What are…
Do you believe you have the secret formula to making your business extraordinary in 2016 or could your beliefs be holding your company back? It’s the beliefs of leaders that influence their behaviour and actions. “What you do proves what you believe,” says Simon Sinek. For example, if you don’t believe in the benefits of…
Culture may have been the most looked up word in 2014 but now it’s in danger of being inappropriately overused. Culture is being blamed for failures in business more and more often. Here are some recent sample news items: Is Solomon scandal the latest sign of a CBC celebrity culture? Konrad Yakabuski, Globe & Mail…
It’s January 2004 and I’m sitting in my Toronto office at the Rogers Communications Regional Headquarters. My head is in my hands and I’m staring down at my desk. My office door is closed. With a big sigh, I try to move on from the cost-cutting inquisition I’ve just left. It’s a new year, with…
My first newsletter of 2014 was all about Going for Gold. And now that the year is coming to an end, its time to reflect on your business year and ask yourself: “How did we do?” Did you bust through your strategic plan and move your business forward exponentially? Or, did you kinda just settle…
Book ‘em Danno! Who can ever forget this iconic line from the famous TV police series Hawaii Five-O? It’s a popular show at our house. After all, there’s lots of drama and action plus the beautiful Hawaiian landscapes. But almost every time I watch the show I just end up feeling cheated, confused and frustrated….
It’s October and kids all around the world are gearing up for a scary Halloween season. But being scared isn’t reserved just for Halloween. There are many situations at home and in the workplace that can provoke a sense of fear. For example, choosing to assess your culture can be a scary proposition. If the…
Turning up the heat on employee performance Summer is in full swing and things are heating up. We’ve got the beating sun, the hazy humidity, scorching pavements, camp fires, BBQ’s and perhaps even some hot tempers. While all of this heat is going on around us, what’s the temperature like in your workplace? Are your…
Every day when you arrive at work do you sigh as you go through the door? Do you think “Just once I’d like to be a cast member at Disney, rather than a middle manager where I am today”? If only this place was as exciting and fun to work at as Zappo’s or Google!…
“Things get done only if the data we gather can inform and inspire those in a position to make a difference” Dr. Mike Schmoker Culture survey assessments provide an overview of what’s going on in your organization. While the results are just data points, the real value is in the follow up conversations with your…
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