Become More Engaged Everyday
It’s not often that I run into people who are actively trying to improve their attitude – more often it is someone’s manager who wishes they could change someone’s attitude. [...]
The Value of Seeking Feedback: Both On and Off the Court
I play the game of squash. I play in a league, in tournaments and receive periodic coaching from our professional club coach. In other words, I’m a keener who loves [...]
Strengthening and Developing Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
I know that I need to get better at dealing with conflict. This is as a result of feedback from my business partner, some of our team members here at [...]
The Evolution of Transparency in Leadership
You are starting a team meeting with your direct reports and all is silent as they await your direction. You proceed to welcome them followed by the question “How are [...]
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
What does it take for a team to perform? We have consistently found that Patrick Lencioni’s “5 Dysfunctions of a Team” serves as an excellent model, which Kwela uses as [...]
Coaching in the Real World
Many years ago I attended an in-depth coaching program and eventually gained a certification from an international body. I absolutely loved it and use the tools to this day. However [...]
Empowering Employees for Success
I had a VP in an organization say to me recently, in response to hearing some employee feedback, “we have empowered them, and every time we do, they screw it [...]
Reflection Before Response Reaps Rewards
How many times a day do you find yourself offended? Or triggered in response to what someone else has said or done? If you are anything like me, it happens [...]
Keep the Flame Alive: Creating Measurable Leadership Behaviour Change
Your leadership development program starts with keen anticipation. The initiative is welcomed and is seen as fulfilling a need in the organization. The leaders enthusiastically participate in the various activities [...]
Developing the Right Leaders is Always a Sound Investment – Even on A Tight Budget
In a BC HRMA survey of HR practitioners: 60% indicated turnover and recruitment were among their top three challenges 40% felt a lack of leadership capacity would impact their organization [...]