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I had a chat with a wonderful client recently who asked me, “What fills your cup?” I let them know mountain bike riding, cooking, gardening, watching movies and spending time with the family having deep discussions and laughing. He advised he is on a mission to find...

In the dynamic landscape of leadership and team dynamics, influencing stands as a cornerstone skill. Yet, many find themselves grappling with its nuances, often hindered by fears of appearing insincere or overly sales-oriented. This reluctance to embrace influencing...

Gallup research tells us that managers account for 70% of variance in employee engagement. On top of that, only 30% of employees in the US are engaged at work, and the worldwide statistic stands at only 13%. So what does this mean? Besides the old saying “People join...

Effective leadership is not just about making big decisions or commanding authority; it's about the subtle yet powerful combination of caring for your team while challenging them to reach new heights. In this article, we explore how these two seemingly contrasting...

“What does a lack of clarity create?” I’ve asked leaders and teams this question hundreds of times over the past few years. The answers repeatably are along the lines of stress, confusion, anxiety, frustration, helplessness, disengagement, extra-work, rework, errors,...

How often do we sit down to plan out our weeks and/or days, but then struggle with motivation and discipline to actually get things done?

In today's rapidly evolving and highly competitive business landscape, the success of any team depends not only on their skills and expertise but also on their ability to collaborate effectively. A crucial element that underpins successful collaboration is...

In some recent coaching conversations with leaders, they have shared insights like, “I’ve never worked harder in all my life”, “In over 30 years, I’ve never worried so much about the safety and well-being of my people”, “Everyone is just so tired.” Gallup reported...

After investing time, energy and cost in you and your team members through understanding their Strengths, you want to get the value from this investment.   Developing a Strengths-based culture is creating a culture where team members feel safe to be themselves, use...