S.P.A.C.E. to Lead
Teams, at their best, are dynamic systems—complex, adaptive, and filled with potential. But high-performing teams don’t emerge from strategy alone. They are cultivated through intentional space: to reflect, realign, and re-engage. That’s the essence of Space to Team. As leaders, many of us have embraced the S.
Coaching as Leaders
Lately, I’ve been struck by a recurring pattern across the leaders and teams I work with – these leaders are impressive. They are experienced, capable, insightful, and committed. By every external measure, they are “good leaders.” And yet, when I step into the team environment, I often find that their
S.P.A.C.E. to Lead
Contributed by David LeBlanc If you’ve ever stood in the heart of Grand Central Station in New York City, you know the feeling. The architecture is stunning, but it’s the energy that defines the experience—people rushing in every direction, announcements echoing, trains arriving and departing, information boards
As we continue the theme of leaders creating space to enhance and refine their practice, we loved this post from Dr. Thomas Funke ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/drthomasfunke/ ) You can’t just rely on your hard skills. Technical skills aren’t enough to be a great leader. The really
In a recent episode of the “Space to Lead” podcast, David LeBlanc had the privilege of speaking with Susan Goebel about her work as a Fractional COO. In addition to some great insights on working with leaders and teams, Susan spoke of the Eisenhower Matrix, and how this is a
In our fall issue of TEAMshift Magazine, we had a lot of interest in the article – The Zones of Regulation: An introductory Tool for Teaching Kids about Emotional Intelligence. You can find the original article HERE. So, as a follow-up, and in response to numerous requests, here are a few
Contributed by Janet Davie A number of years ago, Janet Davie, a colleague and friend, introduced me to the concept of identifying one word to guide me for the year ahead. It has become an integral part of my year end review (and in fact the only one, as I
Contributed by David LeBlanc As we have continued to refine and enhance the S.P.A.C.E to Lead Model, creating S.P.A.C.E. to Lead offers leaders a range of transformative objectives and outcomes to help enhance their leadership practice. These outcomes align with personal growth,
Executive Corner Effective governance by the board of directors is crucial for the success and sustainability of any organization. From a CEO’s perspective, several issues have emerged with respect to board governance which demand careful attention. These issues not only impact the operational efficiency and strategic direction of the
Recently, I had the privilege of working with a client and taking almost 600 employees through a workshop utilizing the Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI). The SDI is a great tool for exploring our communications styles, how we communicate when things are going well, when there is conflict, and the strengths
S.P.A.C.E. to Lead
I was recently working with a client who is moving into an exciting new role. It has been such a pleasure to see the journey she has been on, and also a great time for reflection. As we transition from one thing to another: * What patterns (of thought, behaviour, etc.
Coaching as Leaders
Coaching Skills and Difficult Conversations A coach-approach to leadership involves guiding, supporting, and encouraging employees to develop their skills, solve problems, and achieve their goals. Key coaching skills include active listening, asking powerful questions, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a growth mindset. When leaders adopt these skills, they create a
