It's About Leadership

In my time as a manager/leader starting some twenty-five years ago, I've had the opportunity to work with and observe many leaders, mana...

A very simple post to write today - because I didn't write it! I have shared this article on my LinkedIn page recently but realize that...

A pretty harsh title for something that typically has such major implications for organizations, its staff and ultimately the clients it ser...

Alberta's public sector is again being challenged to tighten its collective belt for fiscal year 2013/14 - and into the foreseeable futu...

I'm not sure how many of us appreciate the role that Boards of Directors play in setting direction for large organizations and helping i...

After my last blog entry on Appreciative Inquiry a colleague of mine e-mailed and posed some interesting questions.  She asked, "What c...

In the past couple of weeks I have begun learning - or re-learning - what Appreciative Inquiry is.  I say re-learning as I was exposed to th...

I tend to think that the image of the STRONG LEADER , one who rarely or ever shows emotion, is still the standard most of us think of or asp...

Just over two weeks ago my family and I did something goofy.  Over a period of two days we experienced the Walt Disney World Marathon weeken...

As noted in previous blog entries, leadership talent and the ability to attract and retain that talent has never been more important than in...

The Christmas season is upon us!  That usually means the typical scramble to get those last minute gifts, prepare for family visits, or se...