Connecting for Success

Leadership author John Maxwell described connecting as “the ability to identify with people and relate to them in such a way that it increases our influence with them”. Connecting with people gives you an edge. There is a direct relationship between success and the...

Are You a Copy or an Original?

There are two ways to develop your leadership approach – copy someone else or be an original. A Copy… Copying involves identifying an existing leader you admire and respect, and trying to replicate their actions and behaviours. This can be a good starting point if the...

How Successful People Lead

If you haven’t read it, but are a student of leadership development, I strongly recommend John Maxwell’s book – How Successful People Lead. It’s on my recommended reading list of books for people I coach. John lays out simple steps that each of us must “grow”...

What I wish my boss knew – Recognition

Make employee recognition a habit this year so your best employees stay and marginal or underperformers feel inspired and are motivated to try harder. The triggers that motivate people to achieve are unique for everyone. Many would say it is money; however more...

Leaders Create Employee Buy-in

Do you want your clients to view you and your firm as the go-to source for your products or services? Do they view you as a strategic partner or trusted advisor? If the answer is yes to both these questions then the key for remaining relevant and top of mind is...