Communication
Advice to build an inspiring corporate culture that energizes your corporate strategy.
Corporate culture and corporate strategy are symbiotic. Culture drives engagement and productivity through camaraderie, loyalty, learning, commitment ā a willingness to proudly go the extra mile and lend a helping hand at a time of need or crisis. These are always driven by culture and rarely driven by strategy. Corulture lives within each of us but because it's more personal it must be nurtured.
Are Generational Differences Important To Study And Discuss?
Generational differences are real ā just like cultural differences are real. Discussions about generational differences and generational diversity are important for team success. If we use it to determine how I will act as an individual or what kind of reward will inspire me, then making assumptions based on what year I was born will likely not do either of us much good.
Help Team Members Be Accountable
One of the most successful ways to help team members be accountable starts with creating a corporate culture people want to belong to.
Could Fear Of Conflict Be Holding Back Your Team?
When I say, āyou can have conflict when you have trustā, Iām not meaning negative, vindictive, inappropriate, call the lawyers conflict. The foundation of an inclusive workspace is created when employees don't have a fear of conflict because they know they are able to freely share each otherās experiences, knowledge and points of view without worry of being attacked, mocked, ridiculed or worse.
Why Trust Matters and How To Build Trust At Work
Trust matters at work and knowing how to build trust is something every successful leader does. Unfortunately there are many ways to destroy trust. Author and speaker Patrick Lencioni describes trust in two ways; Predictive Trust and Vulnerability Trust. In this Leadership Blog Post we explore the many ways to build trust at work within any team... because trust matters.
Nobody Should Be Bullied At Work: Part 3
This is Part 3 of my 3-part series about being bullied at work. In it I continue to explore how employees, leaders and organizations can approach important elements; specifically how to approach performance management.
Nobody Should Be Bullied At Work: Part 2
This is Part 2 of my 3-part series about bullying at work where I explore how employees, leaders and organizations can approach important elements. Hint: Education for everyone is the best first line of defence and it will support all other important initiatives you should take.
Nobody Should Be Bullied At Work: Part 1
This is Part 1 of my 3-part series about bullying at work where I explore how employees, leaders and organizations can approach important elements.
Learn to write smarter and faster; Get more done while protecting your reputation.
We fail when the email we write donāt get read. But, failure isnāt an option when we are at work. And, because email is how we communicate 90% of the time, this article focuses on three of my favourite training tips that will help everyone write email that it cuts through our reader's email, priorities and ever-increasing distractions.
Turn Conflict And Difficult Conversations Into Positive Experiences
We often think of conflict and difficult conversations as bad; something to avoid. But should we? What if we started thinking of conflict and difficult conversations as being something good that have the potential to challenge us to become better individuals?
What is Respect At Work?
Companies that have a respectful workplace almost always are more successful, more creative and more resilient in large part because are satisfied with their work, their contribution and are proud of the company.
How I Help Leaders Explore How Leadership Has Changed
There have been important changes in how to approach leadership especially in the three important areas of; coaching your team, motivation versus inspiration, and how to create a diverse and thriving corporate culture. I help clients explore their experiences and ask important questions of themselvesĀ by creating a safe space where learning is important.
How Your Virtual Body Language Impacts Your Personal And Professional Brand
The evolution of the phrase ādigital body languageā now also refers to the often-unintentional tone our readers āreadā from every email or instant message (IM) we write. This is what many people call our virtual communication, and therefore, our āvirtual body languageā.
How To Keep Your Team Inspired And Proud Of Their Contribution
Leaders have to make sure that whether people are working in an office or at home that they are recognized for the contribution they are providing, especially if working from home is not their choice. To keep your team inspired and proud of their contribution, leaders have to always balance the corporate needs with their employees personal and professional needs.
What Are Soft Skills?
Soft skills are some of the most important skills we can have. More and more of the top companies are recognizing that by exploring the power of soft skills is where / how a company really can thrive and demonstrate their corporate values.
What To Expect When Using An Executive Coach
Working with the right coach can help you solve your most pressing leadership challenges. There are many aspects to consider when looking for an executive coach.
How Autonomy Leads To Motivated Employees
Working from home is quickly becoming part of our work-life-balance. There is no one-size-fits all with motivating employees but lets take a closer look at how autonomy encourages a culture of motivated employees.
How To Work From Home With A House Full Of People
Working from home with a house full of people is different. So, if you are experiencing chaos and feeling the stress, know you are not aloneā¦ and know we will all get through this. As someone who helps organizations get through this, lets talk about how we can all get through this successfully and help our team in the process.
How To Work From Home When You Are New To Working From HomeĀ
I have a few quick tips on how to help you set up a home office, so you can be productive, stay healthy and protect your professional reputation as you work from home.
Send Professional Business Email: Make The Perfect Impression
Here are 8 email etiquette tips that focus on your main message to help you send professional business email that make the perfect impression that you are proud of. I was inspired to write about some of the great questions I get asked I get asked when I teach email writing training workshops.