Coaching as Leaders
Incorporating coaching skills into leadership practice is more than asking powerful questions or offering feedback—it’s about being fully present. Coaching presence is one of the core competencies for professionally trained coaches (International Coaching Federation – ICF) and is one of the most transformative skills a leader can adopt. It
Methods & Models
A common theme in many of our articles and conversations with leaders is this idea of “busyness.” With that in mind, we really loved this post from AJ Silber ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajsilber/ ) on the difference between being “busy” and being “productive.” https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ajsilber_
S.P.A.C.E. to Lead
Contributed by Carrie Lamb In Canada, we just recognized Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation Day (TRC Day) on September 30th. And while many understand the importance of this day, for others, it is another long weekend. It is critical that not only on that day, but every day,
Cultural Intelligence
In today’s increasingly globalized and diverse business landscape, leaders face the challenge of managing teams with varied cultural backgrounds and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics. To thrive in this environment, leaders must cultivate two critical competencies: Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Mindfulness. These qualities not only enhance a leader’s effectiveness
AI
Navigating the AI Revolution Contributed by Jamie Billingham What Every Leader Needs to Know, Learn, and Do Generative AI is transforming industries and rapidly changing how we work. As a leader, you need to: * Know: AI brings new business opportunities, but ethical use, data privacy, and human-AI collaboration are critical.
BEHAVIOURshift
In today’s fast-paced work environments, certain behaviours can quietly erode the foundations of organizational culture. When left unmanaged, these behaviours don’t just persist—they proliferate, leading to a toxic cycle that harms both individuals and the organization. Understanding these behaviours and their impact is crucial to breaking this
Leadership Buzz
As we were thinking about the “Space to Lead” Challenge, we realized that folks might need to come up with some strategies to manage their day, freeing up some space. These tips from https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianpoensgen/ are sure to help! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christianpoensgen_boost-your-daily-output-by-40-small-changes-activity-7203732223961870336-LGaf/
Methods & Models
Contributed by Helen Zink While one-on-one coaching can be effective when working with individual staff, the issues that emerge at a team level often require a different approach. The critical role leaders play in organisational culture cannot be underplayed. In an extensive study by Gallup (Clifton & Harter, 2019), they
BEHAVIOURshift
Contributed by Cindy Benning In my last Behaviour Shift column, I discussed the implications of toxic team behaviours in organizations, hopefully giving you a reason to work on “shifting” your team behaviours. Now, let me ask you: Do you really understand what a toxic culture looks like? Do you know
Cultural Intelligence
Upon joining a previous organization, I had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO. The purpose of the meeting was for me to gain insight into their background, vision for the company, and to address any questions I had. It was a typical meeting between a CEO and a
Leadership Buzz
As we continue to sift through many of the gems when it comes to Leadership Tips, Tools, and Tricks, we came across this from Justin Mecham on LinkedIn. And let’s be honest…any tips to help us master our time, whether as leaders, parents, members of our communities…are
BEHAVIOURshift
Contributed by Cindy Benning As an executive coach, I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the many challenges individuals encounter when navigating behaviours in their teams. These experiences have prompted the creation of “BEHAVOUR Shift” – a column aimed at equipping leaders and teams with the insights and strategies