I didn’t think of it
that way but now
that I do…

Change begins with awareness of shortfalls in current actions or behaviours. Sometimes humour is the most effective way to do so.

– Phil

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Tell me
why it
won’t work

When we present ideas are we looking to be right or find the right solution? The best solutions are created when we leave our egos behind and don’t focus on who gets the credit. Allowing others to dissent and poke holes in our solutions makes them more viable and sustainable.

– Tim

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Transparency
lets the light
in…

When a prominent member of Canada’s public broadcast media faced a professional dilemma, he let it all hang out and asked for feedback and advice. Any leaders out there see a lesson in this approach? -Mel

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Just like your mother, your sister, your wife

How many corporate videos have you seen starring women who aren’t at all like you? Ya, me too. An image service, inspired by Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In, hopes to change that.

-Mel

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People work better together when they work together

Small changes are often the ones that provide the greatest value, especially when they are about how people collaborate. He’s an example proven by ‘big data’.

– Phil

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Leadership
lessons from
‘Animal House’

Ken Perlman uses an Animal House movie clip to broach a fear many leaders have about trying to lead and having no one follow. You want your team to follow. Then you can empower, motivate, encourage, and support them.

– Tim

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