“It’s me, HI! I’m the problem… it’s me.” – Taylor Swift In the world of management, there exists a fine line between being an effective leader and a notorious micromanager. While both may seem similar on the surface, their impact on the organization and its team can...
In an earlier blog I wrote that businesses could learn a lot from non-profit organizations. One of the ways this happens is to remain Driven by Mission. But how exactly do you leverage your mission statement in practice? The secret to operationalizing a good mission...
One of the most critical responsibilities of a CEO is to lead their organization through business transformation. After successfully navigating a number of business transformations, including start-ups, mergers/acquisitions, and major technology implementations, I’d...
Whether you’re working from home, in a co-working space, or on a beach somewhere in Bali, building a strong culture while effectively monitoring performance is essential to empowering team success in a fully remote work environment. As more and more companies...
Cyber-bullying, harassment, and other behaviours that can have a profound effect on employee well-being and sense of security are on the rise. It’s not enough to make sure the workplace is physically secure – it must also provide psychological safety and support. In...
In the first blog of this series, I shared how non-profits and businesses are alike and how businesses can learn from the non-profit world. One key lesson is how non-profit organizations stay true to their mission. Staying on mission helps block out some of the...
