Leading Beyond Any Title

In today’s increasingly diverse and complex workplaces, leaders face the crucial task of embracing neurodiversity to foster innovation, creativity, and inclusivity.   Neurodiversity—the recognition that people’s brains work differently—brings fresh perspectives, unconventional problem-solving approaches, and unique strengths to the table. Yet, leading neurodiverse individuals requires more than aw...

In the workplace, we often find ourselves interacting with a wild variety of personalities—some productive, others a bit more dangerous. Inspired by Jeroen Kraaijenbrink's "10 Dangerous Personalities to Avoid," this webinar explores how to recognize, manage, and even lead these personalities, rather than simply avoid them.    Jennie and Craig as they discuss practical strategies for...

 In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders are often charged with the critical task of fostering a high-performance culture capable of driving innovation and adaptation. Whether it's sparking creativity, enhancing collaboration, or pioneering new ideas, these goals are deeply rooted in social processes that can't be achieved overnight. Leaders must cultivate an environment...

One of the most detrimental actions a leader can take is to overlook or support poor performance. Doing so not only undermines the organization but also reflects poorly on the leader’s own performance. Poor performance drags down every aspect of the business and fails to benefit the individual as well.   In this episode, Jennie and Craig shift their usual focus from high performance to addressing...

In today’s fast-paced work environment, expecting people to simply work harder isn’t prioritizing—it’s counterproductive. The “more is more” mindset can erode organizational effectiveness, diminish work quality, and negatively impact employee well-being. In a world where busyness is often celebrated, it's time to challenge the norm of juggling multiple "priorities." True prioritizat...

Employee Engagement surveys can be a mine of actionable insights—when used correctly. But once you have the results, what’s next? In this episode, Craig and Jennie explore how leaders can effectively translate survey feedback into meaningful actions. They’ll discuss strategies for involving your team in the process and maintaining momentum long after the results are in. If you’re looking to turn s...

Feeling stretched too thin? Overextension can easily lead to burnout, but how can you recognize the warning signs in yourself and your team before it’s too late? Join Craig and Jennie in this insightful episode as they dive into the key drivers of burnout, how to identify when you're reaching your limit, and actionable strategies to manage it. Packed with valuable ideas and tips for leaders,...

When things are going well, leadership can seem easy, and focusing on developing leadership skills can also seem like a nice thing to do.   However, leading when times are tough… when a team is not performing as expected – the number isn’t being hit, the results are being generated, collaboration and communication are failing… can be a different thing. Leadership development during these times can...

In this quick conversation we revisit some of the best lessons from our recent guests. We look at the importance of developing a learning organization, whether there is such a thing as too much trust, how to capture attention in an attention economy, how privilege and power impact leadership, and how to avoid lazy thinking.   This episode will look back on great conversations with Rod Miller (Stra...

The conversations you have with your leader, peers, and your team determine the quality of your leadership. Are you having the right conversations today?    Critical Thinking is about far more than spreadsheets and data. As a skill it improves our leadership of people, change, difficult decisions and execution of every project. It shows up quietly in every meeting, we hope! And if Critical thinkin...

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Amidst the rapidly changing landscape, trust in leadership emerges as the linchpin for organizational success. As teams and companies grapple with unprecedented shifts, the traditional focus on command and control must evolve. The prevalent belief systems centered on power dynamics and rigid expectations require a paradigm shift. Cultivating a trust-centric approach is imperative, emphasizing coll...

The world of work is dynamic, and how we lead in work has changed. New skills and competencies are needed to lead successfully today. One of those competencies is the ability to think strategically in the workplace.    Strategic intelligence consists of having the mindset, the skills, and the ability to lead yourself and others successfully. Join us for a conversation with Rod Miller to explore th...

Leadership is one of the least taught occupations that there is in the world, but it’s the occupation that transcends every occupation.” - Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University   Gone are the days when technical skills alone could secure a leadership position. Contributors now need to consider the essential skills and mindsets required for success in leadership roles. Whether you are an individua...

Everything around us is changing at an exponential rate. For teams and organizations to truly thrive Leadership and therefore Leadership Development must change too.    For too long the focus has been on what to think, focused on here and now. Our belief structure around Leadership is peppered with beliefs of power, tension, focusing on constraints and expectations. Today's nature of work des...

The final episode in a 4 part series about team / organizational culture will look at how to kill culture (I.e. what to avoid doing), including:    The lack of psychological safety, and trust  The lack of Play, Purpose, and Potential on your team  Emotional Pressures  Economical Pressures  Corporate Inertia  Poor Leadership  Culture Part 1 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224085/14622862 Culture Part 2...

The 3rd episode in the 4-part series about culture, this episode will look at how to lead a culture change, including:   The importance of being intentional  Knowing who your Influencers, Energizers, and Blockers are  Once you’ve decided that your culture needs to change, how to start  The importance of listening across your team  Deciding what to keep, and what to change  The Key Behaviours you w...

The series about team / organizational culture will look at the importance of being intentional about building culture, what it is and why its needed, the foundational building blocks of culture, how to lead a culture change in more.     The second conversation in the series will focus on the foundational building blocks of culture. Specifically, the role that each of the following plays in buildi...

This series about team / organizational culture will look at the importance of being intentional about building culture, what it is and why it's needed, the foundational building blocks of culture, how to lead a culture change in more.  This first conversation will focus on the impact of culture, define what it is, why it’s important, what the benefits of a great team / corporate culture are,...

Let's face it - the phrase 'I wish I could go to more meetings today' is not a sentiment commonly heard in the workplace. Meetings, despite their integral role, often draw attention for the wrong reasons. According to Otter.ai, remote work has led to a 70% increase in weekly meetings, with an additional 10% in meeting time, resulting in three extra meetings per week for employees. A...

The importance of setting boundaries to give yourself enough space and time to create, produce, get work done, and to simply find time to think, cannot be underestimated.   In this Leader Lesson, Jennie and Craig define Boundaries, discuss why they are important and what the risk of not having any is, and – importantly, consider the importance of how and why to communicate your boundaries to your...

As a leader the expectations are vast – drive engagement, foster high-performance and cultivate a sense of belonging within your team. All this while ensuring the seamless execution of day – to – day tasks. Today’s teams are very human, dynamic, and often decentralized. It’s imperative for leaders to adopt an approach that mirrors the intricacies of human interaction, acknowledging the emotions an...

Individuals want to be seen and heard and know that the effort they put in – and the results they generate – are appreciated.  In this Leader Lesson, Jennie and Craig define Recognition, discuss the forms it can take, why not one size fits all when it comes to recognition, what good recognition looks like, and share the superpower of a “Power Thank You” (from Mark Goulston).   This conversation fo...

As a Leader, providing continuous feedback is a critical aspect of steering performance, fostering accountability, nurturing team growth, and ensuring that work remains on track and is timely. But is feedback genuinely a gift?   Consider: When you give someone a gift, the intent, delivery, and the occasion are carefully considered. Whether it’s a birthday, graduation, or a well-done gesture, the c...

It is said that all great teams have a high degree of Psychological Safety. That they are willing and able to engage in strenuous debate of ideas and concepts, challenge each other, and hold each other accountable – all without fear of blame, shame, or judgement.  In this Leader Lesson conversation, Jennie and Craig define Psychological Safety, discuss what it is NOT, the role of a leader vs. team...