One of the common features I include in all of my leadership workshops is creating space for leaders to reflect and assess not just what they’ve done in the past, but how they can improve on it. The reason for this is that many times leaders have told me that ... Click to continue reading ..read more

If you’re feeling like things are getting more negative each day, the sad fact is you’re not alone. From our social media feeds to news outlets, we’re exposed to unprecedented levels of negativity that are impacting not only our mental health, but fuelling a rising tide of divisiveness that is ... Click to continue reading ..read more

One of the biggest challenges – and at times, headaches – you’ll have as a leader is having to deal with an employee who’s under-performing. Of course, it’s not just leaders – we’ve all had experience working on teams where there was one person who wasn’t doing their part to ... Click to continue reading ..read more

This is one of the interviews for my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast that I couldn’t wait to share – my interview with Stanford professor and all-around great guy, Bob Sutton. Bob is an organizational psychologist, Stanford professor, and best-selling author of “The No Asshole Rule”, “Good Boss, Bad Boss”, and ... Click to continue reading ..read more

The arrival of Spring often brings to mind the idea of renewal and new beginnings. And it’s not surprising when we see trees waking from their winter slumber to transform their spindly branches into luscious clouds of green foliage. Or when we see spring flowers like tulips emerge from the ... Click to continue reading ..read more

There’s no question that being an effective communicator is critical to succeeding at leadership. But as my guest in this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast points out, a leader’s ability to express the right kind of appreciation to their employees is key to driving employee growth and success. ... Click to continue reading ..read more

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, success isn’t solely determined by technical skills or expertise. Emotional intelligence (EI)  is critical in driving business success. While technical prowess gets the job done, it’s emotional intelligence that fosters effective leadership, enhances teamwork, and cultivates a positive work environment. This blog post looks ... Click to continue reading ..read more

One of the common themes around leadership that I’m asked to speak on for a keynote or a corporate training workshop around is how can leaders create conditions that inspire employees to show up and deliver their best. As a point out in these talks, a key ingredient to making ... Click to continue reading ..read more

Last week, my hometown Montreal was treated to the celestial spectacular of a total solar eclipse. And the sight was not only awe-inspiring, it brought to mind two timely lessons leaders should be focusing on right now. The first lesson was inspired by the special eclipse glasses I ordered for ... Click to continue reading ..read more

Last week, my hometown Montreal was treated to the celestial spectacular of a total solar eclipse. And the sight was not only awe-inspiring, it brought to mind two important lessons leaders should be focusing on right now. The first lesson was inspired by the special eclipse glasses I ordered for ... Click to continue reading ..read more