People Leaders-Lead from the top and back up

People Leaders-Lead from the top and back up

There is much to be learned from experts on their leadership skills, communication style, coach approach, and culture building. So many similarities despite the field of expertise if we take the time to listen and engage. Knowledge in our chosen profession is not...
People Leaders-Lead from the top and back up

Mindful Leadership

The difference between managing—doing tasks and getting things done, all quantifiable—and leadership—is about creating relationships, said Lalith Gunaratne on “Let’s Talk About This SHifT”.  Motivating and inspiring others to action requires an emotional intelligence,...
People Leaders-Lead from the top and back up

The “Art” of the Conversation

Special thanks to Aileen Gibb from her chat on Spotlight on Culture—the Conversation—for inspiring this piece. Start with Engagement My take on conversations follow the ABC’s of engagement…Always Be Considerate. Align with people have an Agenda Agree when, where and...
People Leaders-Lead from the top and back up

…and the Contented Cow gives…Mooo-re Money

The premise of the contented employee is not to lavish loads of money as though you can buy results, it’s to build a culture to capture the discretionary effort of your human capital. This is that increment of human effort which is at exclusive discretion of the...
People Leaders-Lead from the top and back up

The Secret Sauce is…Culture

People are the core of every organization, no matter who that organization is or what they do. And while no two companies are alike, at the end of the day, successful corporations ensure their people are treated and respected. Leadership matters Imagine for a moment,...