By Christopher Zara March 16, 2022 Daniel Lamarre was three months away from publishing what might have been a routine business book in 2020 when the COVID-19 crisis swept in and changed the fate of his company and the world. Within days of the first outbreaks in North America, Cirque du Soleil, the famed … Continue reading How do you lead a company through the worst of times? Just ask the CEO of Cirque du Soleil
Liz Kislik November 7, 2021 In an odd coincidence last week, three different clients described the difficulties they’re experiencing because of their dislike for or distress about someone they work with. The circumstances in the three cases were quite different, but somehow produced the same result: The clients’ discomfort about their situations caused them … Continue reading Why Let Automatic Emotional Habits Lead You Astray? Think This Way Instead
Susan Hunt August 8, 2021 For the past two weeks many of my evenings have been spent at the 2020 Olympics. I rarely watch TV, let alone sports. However, I love watching people go out to try to be the best in the world. Even more so because they are rarely household names, often competing … Continue reading What Leaders Can Learn From Olympic Athletes
Wendy Marx June 9, 2021 Are you an expert in your industry? Do you see trends no one else does? Do you have insights you want to share? Would you like to stand out and get noticed for your expertise and insights? Then you need to develop a thought leadership strategy. A thought leadership strategy … Continue reading Thought Leadership Strategy: A Key ingredient for Professionals Who Want More Success
Amy Drader May 21, 2021 jmexclusives / Pixabay Did you hear the one about the boss who turned herself into a potato during a video call? Sounds like a joke my six-year-old would tell. The manager downloaded a filter for a virtual meeting platform and could not turn it off. This filter made her appear … Continue reading Virtual Leadership Presence
Thomas Griffin March 26, 2021 Engaging in any kind of sports is a mental game as much as it is a physical one. Whether you follow soccer, swimming, basketball, or cross-country skiing, you’re probably aware that carrying out sports involves personal skills, mental resilience, and leadership abilities. The field of sports is competitive. And to … Continue reading 5 Best Lessons Leaders Can Learn from Sports
Amy Stephens March 17, 2021 Have you ever had the experience where you hear or see something for the first time that immediately sticks in your brain, and then seems to reoccur numerous times in the following days? Recently for me, it is the idea that better humans make better leaders. I first encountered this … Continue reading Better Humans Make Better Leaders
Thomas Griffin February 19, 2021 One of the challenging things about being a leader is that you need to stay on top of the latest trends and developments in your industry and in business management overall. You need to keep building your knowledge base, grow your skills, and stay mentally sharp. Reading books and articles, … Continue reading Why Leaders Need a Personal Knowledge Management System
Paul Keijzer September 28, 2020 In nearly every corner of the world, business leaders are discussing millennials: their attitudes, their behaviours and their beliefs. Primarily because millennials are dominating the workforce, and will make up 75% of the global workforce by 2025 according to The Deloitte Millennial Survey. It’s essential for leaders to understand how … Continue reading 3 Mistakes Leaders Make When Managing Millennials
Paul Keijzer September 25, 2020 Every leader must reach a point where they look in the mirror and conduct a gut-check by asking themselves a series of honest questions. However, before getting to the hard realities, it is essential to fully understand what it takes to successfully lead people. Let’s face it, it’s not possible … Continue reading 3 Hard Reality Checks Every Leader Must Face to Succeed
