Methods & Models
In a recent LinkedIn post, Chris Mullen, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, offered a compelling insight into the evolving definition of leadership. He writes: “Future leaders won’t be the smartest in the room—they’ll be the ones who build a room where everyone is empowered to be their smartest.” This
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
By Cindy Benning In the fast-paced landscape of modern business, leaders are often preoccupied with tangible challenges such as inefficiencies, missed deadlines, and declining performance metrics. However, some of the most detrimental obstacles are not immediately visible. Instead, they emerge from ingrained behavioural patterns within an organization’s culture. These
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
Navigating the AI Revolution Contributed by Jamie Billingham Introduction: The Fear Factor The rise of AI sparks both excitement and uncertainty. Its potential to revolutionize industries is clear, but many leaders worry about balancing innovation with workforce stability, navigating ethical concerns like bias and privacy, or simply keeping up with
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
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