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
Cultural Intelligence
Contributed by Carlos Cadogan In 2025, organizations and leaders will encounter opportunities and challenges that will significantly impact their productivity and revenue. One major challenge will be finding ways to inspire and motivate their employees. Employees are facing unprecedented challenges, and numerous studies reveal a significant decline in engagement and
BEHAVIOURshift
Contributed by Cindy Benning Toxic environments undermine the very foundation of psychological safety, making it difficult for teams to thrive. However, fostering a psychologically safe environment can be a powerful antidote to toxicity. In 2008, Dr. David Rock introduced the SCARF model in his seminal paper, “SCARF: A Brain-Based Model
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,
Coaching as Leaders
Hello to all dedicated accountants, gamers, digital artists, social media managers, and everyone who spends long hours at a desk! Have you noticed a common challenge we all face? That persistent discomfort between the shoulder blades and neck that often intensifies during or after a long workday. It’s that
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
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,
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