This is a fun little cartoon that shows the effects of low, versus high, engagement. This is why the right kind of training with the right kind of partner can be so effective in you making a difference. Your success is our mission.
Here’s a quick tip from MyStoryBrand.com founder Donald Miller. We are fans of his and thought you may enjoy and benefit from his insights also. He posts a daily VLOG to businessmadesimple.com, here’s a short sample. We have vetted, tested and approved this link:
We all have challenges. To overcome them we need to manage the things that give them their power. These five tips will give you the tools to overcome your overwhelming challenges. Of course it’s easier to say than to do, but practicing these five tips will change your conditioning and give you fuel for success. …
You may be tempted to think of products, or other measurable things, when considering what are the most important assets in your organization. However, the reality is that your most important assets are your team members. They find and solve the problems. They make your clients happy. They take care of the day to day …
This blog entry contains a video of the presentation James delivered to The Ottawa Networks entrepreneur and small business networking event in January 2020. The topic of ”What Motivates Behaviour” includes; What is the source of disruptive behaviour in your business What is the performance cost of disruptive behaviour What is the turnover cost of …
In this TED Talk, Dr. David Hendricks goes into depth on how our brains can be physically changed through training and experience, or, exercising knowledge. This is something that has always fascinated me. My question has been: Why is mental growth and change so possible for some and so much less possible for others? It …
A great wellness tip, in a word, is choice. And yes, making helpful choices can be challenging as we bump up against realities all day. But managing your choices is the source of change. Ask yourself if each next choice helps move you towards something better? It may be helpful to keep in mind that …
Effective leaders come in all shapes and sizes, and they can be found at all levels of an organization. While this Harvard Business Review article speaks of executive leadership, we believe these principals apply to everyone. Eight practices of effective leaders: Ask, “What needs to be done?” Ask, “What is right for the enterprise?” Develop …
There are four essential pillars to lasting success. In this short video Donald Miller of MyStoryBrand interviews Mark Miller of fast food giant Chick-fil-a as they discuss the four pillars of success. We like the interview because it closely relates to what we are passionate about, helping you build your own, and your teams, performance. …
“Your most important assets are your loyal employees. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of you, and your clients.” Consider this, your loyal employees are your best source of insight into the small problems, and small benefits, that accumulate into real business impacts. It is essential to keep this in …
What are shadow costs? They are costs related to your workforce’s behaviour. Examples include any number of justifications, outbursts, lack of enthusiasm or demonstrations of stress. There is a solution. Read on. In the study below the word incivility refers to both the cause and effect of disruption. It is one of the most exhaustive …
Shifting to a success mindset is rooted in how you choose to respond to disruptions in your environment. To help with those choices it’s important to understand the nature of most disruptions. With the exception of things that occur purely in nature, most disruptions involve people’s reactions. Whether you are thinking of a business or …
Here is a critical piece of the puzzle for leaders and individuals alike. Soft skills are the key to better teams and better results. The numbers are surprising. Here’s a little context. This statistic refers to long term results for individuals, teams and organizations. Of course specialized operational skills are critical. But they are not …
This blog is not about us as an organization. It is motivated by the experience we are all living through, the information and responses that are coming out, and an article posted by a friend. Our thoughts go to the larger issues that are highlighted by the pandemic, which has seemingly come out of nowhere …
Here is a thoughtful perspective on generational stereotypes. It’s only three and a half minutes. We hope you enjoy it.
When you think of projects, or your organization as a whole for that matter, what value do you put on effective communicating? Let’s take a brief look at projects. All are measured based on time, budget and quality. And often, at least one of those key measurements needs to be adjusted during the execution phase. …
Project Management, Team Building and Effective Communicating. What’s the link? Read More »
Here is a great article from Harvard Business Review that we recently came across. It paints a very clear picture of how to move from what “looks like” employee engagement to creating “true” employee engagement. There are case studies and examples that focus on what to look for and how to make a difference. We …
Dealing with organizational silos can be tricky. And frankly, sometimes the silos are not between different departments, they are within teams. While everyone in the organization, in theory, has common goals, they very often have dramatically different perspectives. Successfully recognizing and managing perspectives is a critical, and often overlooked, set of skills. One of our …
According to the National Soft Skills Association (NSSA), “Soft skills are attributes like listening, leadership and communication. Learning these soft skills offers both short-term and long-term benefits. When people learn how to communicate and work better with others, they immediately become happier and more successful. In the long term, soft skills allow people to make …
We like finding and sharing this kind of great content with you. In this short video interview, Simon Sinek explains with clarity how businesses are limiting their own success. It’s a fascinating perspective that’s so clear in hindsight. Enjoy Click the LinkedIn mini url below for the interview. We have vetted and approved this link. …
