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Just a little over a month ago, most of us had no idea that working from home would become the new “normal”. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic has created a world of work that, for many of us, has shifted to
Do you know what the Sankofa is? I heard it referred to briefly at a recent conference I attended, and it stirred me to research it further. Turns out the sankofa is a metaphorical bird, generally depicted with its feet
In times of crisis, leadership is tested. And how you behave in difficult circumstances is what will ultimately define you as a leader. The COVID-19 pandemic is a living case study of how to lead (or not) in the face
In the past, I’ve been inspired to blog about Leadership lessons from a mountain and Leadership lessons from a sea turtle, and many of you were motivated enough to add to these lists. Stirred by a visit to the Calgary
As a leader, your workplace communication needs to be effective. It isn’t enough to communicate well with your employees; it’s just as important to make sure that the message is received clearly. And for that to happen, you need to
The topic of influential authority versus positional authority comes up often in my discussions with leaders. Not long ago though, it came up in an unexpected context. Recently, I had the opportunity to spend some time with Dr. Birute Galdikas,