Lead the Way or Suffer the Consequences

We hear a lot these days about employee engagement.  Although it is important and good to talk about such a critically important topic, it is even more important to act on everything we are learning about what motivates people to bring the best of themselves to...

Must Do’s for Emerging Leaders …says me! 😉

I have recently begun working with a new crop of emerging leaders on a two year leadership development program.  Emerging leaders are my favourite ‘subset’ of the management group.  After I completed the requirements for my Certified Executive Coach...

Loyalty in the Workplace: Fact or Fiction?

Today I read a two frame comic that was at once slightly humourous and somewhat sad. A small herd made up of two deer and a moose say to an another moose: “Brian, the herd has discussed it and because you are sick, we’re cutting you from the herd and leaving you to...

How To Be A Leader Before You Are One

Of all the levels of management I have worked with over the years, I most enjoy working with emerging/aspiring leaders.  Their willingness to learn and their enthusiasm is contagious and fuels my own spirit and passion. Aspiring leaders have many questions of...