Breaking the Overwhelm Cycle: A Case Study in Productivity Transformation
Executive Summary When employees say “I’m too busy for coaching,” they often remain stuck in the same cycle months later—overwhelmed, stressed, and unable to find space for change. This case study documents how a team manager at a leading insurance company, broke that pattern in just 30 days, achieving measurable results that challenge conventional thinking […]
What Hockey Taught Me About Winning When You’re Supposed to Lose
Here’s the thing about underdogs nobody tells you: they’re dangerous precisely because everyone already wrote them off. Last week, I watched the Winnipeg Jets play the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now, Winnipeg had lost seven games straight. In the last two? One goal. Each. Total offensive output of a team that forgot how to score. On […]
Is Being a Leader Better than Being a Manager in 2023?
Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Type-A personalities, lived a manager known as Taskmaster Tom. He was as efficient as a Swiss watch, as reliable as the sunrise, and as rigid as a steel beam. Then there was his neighbor – Leader Larry, a lead guitarist in the band of a start-up. […]
Organization Peak Performance in 2024, Is It Possible?
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are constantly striving to achieve peak performance. With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, the year 2024 looms as a critical milestone for businesses to assess their capabilities and effectively navigate the challenges ahead. This article will delve into the complexities, uncertainties, and impact of disruptive technologies on […]
10 Essential Leadership Soft Skills to Master This Thanksgiving
Isn’t it amazing how almost all festive occasions revolve around bringing people together? One such festivity is the much-awaited Thanksgiving. Yet, Thanksgiving has a different spin to it, especially for those in Canada. As the pending question, “How many days until Thanksgiving in Canada?” triggers an exciting countdown, let’s share an intriguing perspective on how […]
Incorporating Active Listening: The Best 4 Techniques
Conversation is an art: a collection of intuitive processes in service of sharing an idea or perspective. Mastering communication is similar to mastering an instrument, one must comprehend the most basic building blocks first and work up from there. While many high-quality articles explore how to effectively express oneself, there is a comparative lack of […]
Persuasion in Business Communication
Persuasion skills are one of the core traits of any popular and successful business leader. Persuasion in business goes hand in hand with other characteristics – such as charisma, communication skills, and listening skills – but it should be developed and nurtured following specific methods. In this article, we aim to clarify what persuasion is […]
Leading in the World of Remote Work: Today in 2022
How leaders choose to manage remote workers will have significant implications for how well teams work together. Leading remotely requires a less authoritarian and more collaborative style.
Remote Work Communication: How to Keep Your Employees Engaged?
Business leaders are required to formulate effective remote work communication strategies that clearly define the roles and responsibilities, and the working strategies necessary for success.
Remote Work Today: Challenges and Benefits
There are many benefits to implementing remote work policies, including increased productivity & creativity, lower overhead costs, and improved work-life balance for employees. However, there are also some challenges that need to be considered.