The answer to the question posed above for most of us is a resounding NO!   

This blog is intended for leaders who are or who supervise overachievers and perfectionists. If you are not one of those…you may find it interesting anyway! 

Don’t Worry…Be Happy!  This song, by Bobby McFerrin, came out in 1988. It paints a picture that if you worry your troubles will double…so don’t worry, just be happy! 

I was meeting with a senior VP the other day and we were discussing the culture in the organization.  She identified it was not where she wanted it due in part to the senior leadership team not being aligned. To illustrate her point, she...

In conversation with several leaders over the past few weeks the topic of trying to ‘fit in’ and become a well-rounded leader has come up frequently. One leader was interviewing for a new position in a different department and struggled with...

The leaders we work with are constantly focused on driving change and growing the business which means they need to instill this vision into their teams. In order to do this many leaders focus their attention on bringing together the best talent and...

Many leaders we work with report the stress of having too much to do and not enough time or resources. When asked about taking vacation or days off to rejuvenate and de-stress many report they feel they will just have more work to do when they get...

It is summertime here in Canada and that puts us in the mood to celebrate and appreciate the warmer weather!

For your organization to remain successful and sustainable, employees at all levels must be properly supported throughout their careers. Leadership development programs remain one of the best investments you can make in the success of your...

Leaders know that employee alignment, motivation, and collaboration are important prerequisites for maximized performance and retention. Retreats for specific teams (or for the entire company) are a common way for leaders to engage their people, get...