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Part 3: Start-ups, Scandals, and Fraud. Oh My!
Part 2: Start-ups, Scandals, and Fraud. Oh My!
Part 1: Start-ups, Scandals, and Fraud. Oh My!
How I Learned The Difference Between Responsibility and Accountability
I was seventeen years old when I learned the difference between responsibility and accountability. Where I learned it might surprise you.
How I Learned The Difference Between Responsibility and Accountability
I was seventeen years old when I learned the difference between responsibility and accountability. Where I learned it might surprise you.
Practicing Empathy
My hubby made a huge bowl of popcorn and we settled in watching our first Christmas movies this weekend, one of which highlighted Dolly Parton sharing one of her life/love lessons about change. So, I started thinking about love, and people, and relationships. When it...
Emotional Intelligence and the Value of Others
In the US this week, people will be practicing gratitude and thankfulness. In October, Canadians did the same. Show people you value them with gratitude and emotional intelligence. I share in a weekly live stream with some folks, and last week we spoke about gratitude...
What it means to be a responsible leader
We hear a lot about responsibility and accountability in business, but what does it mean to be a responsible leader that finds satisfaction with their role? Well, we think it includes some of the following: They know how to set reasonable boundaries. They keep their...
Modeling Leadership
When you think about your biggest heroes, the ones you wish you could be like, it's usually because of the way they act and the behaviour they exhibit. That's modeling. Leadership isn't about getting what you want from people, it's about building better leaders as you...
How to be a Sociable Leader
So many people in the technology space are introverts, at least it seems that way when we work with Information Technology groups. How can you be sociable when what you want to do is focus on the tech solution? Here are some hints and tips that work on a one-to-one...
Practical leaders are the last to issue layoffs
Great leaders go to the wall for their people. The Board says, "we need to cut costs" and the practical leader knows these things... The team is already working lean Performance will be diminished if even one employee is lost The team may know the best way to save....
Leader, what matters to you?
We are not asking what you want or what you like. We want to know when all the shackles are off and you lay awake in bed at night, what would you care about the most? Money? Family? Love? Justice? The three things you value most and should drive every direction...
Transformation vs. Change
We keep hearing the words “Digital Transformation” for every digital tool added within an organization. It is a great buzzword that keeps technology vendors in the news and strikes thrilling excitement for companies wanting to become more digital. The words Digital...
New Year Coaching Tips For Sustainable Change
Entering the New Year always evokes this refreshed renewal in my soul. I can’t help but want to improve something, get better, make the next year brighter and more joyful. Are you looking for practical coaching tips for sustainable and positive change? If so, I am...
10 ways to practice the Art of Allowing
When was the last time you felt like you could be yourself at work? William A. Kahn, the founding father of engagement in the workplace, described psychological safety as early as 1990 in an Academy of Management Journal. It says you feel psychologically safe in these...
What it means to be a gracious leader
As the sun begins to set on your day, have you asked yourself if you have practiced graciousness? What does being gracious mean? First we need to ask "what is grace?" Oxford dictionary has two descriptions that, when combined, define someone who is gracious. simple...
Part 3: Start-ups, Scandals, and Fraud. Oh My!
This blog is part three of a three-part series discussing Start-up Scandals, Board of Directors Criteria, and Governance Measures for start-ups to reduce risk and gain the trust of investors and boards. See Part1: Startups, Scandals and Fraud. Oh My! (The scandals)...
Part 2: Start-ups, Scandals, and Fraud. Oh My!
This blog is part three of a three-part series discussing Start-up Scandals, Board of Directors Criteria, and Governance Measures for start-ups to reduce risk and gain the trust of investors and boards. See Part1: Startups, Scandals and Fraud. Oh...
Part 1: Start-ups, Scandals, and Fraud. Oh My!
This blog is part three of a three-part series discussing Start-up Scandals, Board of Directors Criteria, and Governance Measures for start-ups to reduce risk and gain the trust of investors and boards. See Part1: Startups, Scandals and Fraud. Oh My! (The scandals)...
How I Learned The Difference Between Responsibility and Accountability
I was seventeen years old when I learned the difference between responsibility and accountability. Where I learned it might surprise you.
Legitimate Power vs. Legitimate Leadership
Legitimate leaders are not about the power and control, they are committed to fairness, equity, transparency and serve the organization’s interests. Building a culture of integrity means putting mechanisms in place that support legitimate leadership.
Don’t Confuse Governance with Command and Control
“Your room may be a mess, but common areas are sacrosanct.” When my kids were growing up, we had some firm house rules and family guideposts. We all shared the big part of the house, and we all deserved it to be tidy. We had guidance for bedtime, study time, meals. We...
Practicing Empathy
My hubby made a huge bowl of popcorn and we settled in watching our first Christmas movies this weekend, one of which highlighted Dolly Parton sharing one of her life/love lessons about change. So, I started thinking about love, and people, and relationships. When it...
Emotional Intelligence and the Value of Others
In the US this week, people will be practicing gratitude and thankfulness. In October, Canadians did the same. Show people you value them with gratitude and emotional intelligence. I share in a weekly live stream with some folks, and last week we spoke about gratitude...
Lessons Learned and the Executive Growth Mindset
When it comes to lessons learned, having a growth mindset contributes to ongoing improvements, and ongoing improvements are all about taking action from what you've learned. Last week I posted a quote on LinkedIn that got a bit of attention because it is so applicable...
What it means to be a responsible leader
We hear a lot about responsibility and accountability in business, but what does it mean to be a responsible leader that finds satisfaction with their role? Well, we think it includes some of the following: They know how to set reasonable boundaries. They keep their...
“Mastery is great, but even that is not enough. You have to be able to change course without a bead of sweat, or remorse.” —Tom Peters
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