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AUGUST 14, 2012

I’m delighted to share this guest post from Henry Mintzberg and Peter Todd, one of the professors and Deans from m y alma mater, McGill University. Do you ever disconnect, even for just a few minutes? Think about the last time you used your “off button.” Was it at home over the weekend? On vacation? Or were you at the office? BlackBerrys, iPhones, Androids, iPads, and all their digital relatives are transforming our lives—for better and for worse, with profound implications for management.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

I’m delighted to share this guest post from Henry Mintzberg and Peter Todd, one of the professors and Deans from m y alma mater, McGill University. Do you ever disconnect, even for just a few minutes? Think about the last time you used your “off button.” Was it at home over the weekend? On vacation? Or were you at the office? BlackBerrys, iPhones, Androids, iPads, and all their digital relatives are transforming our lives—for better and for worse, with profound implications for management.

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MARCH 20, 2012

As this week marks the official start of Spring for most northern countries, I wanted to take the opportunity to revisit an idea I wrote about sometime ago about a seasonal event in these parts and the lessons we can glean from it on leadership and organizational success. In addition to the appearance of the first seedlings in our gardens, one of the most emblematic symbols of the arrival in Spring in this area is the return of Canada geese flying in V-formation across the sky.

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APRIL 17, 2012

When you head off to work, do you feel passionate about the challenges and opportunities you’re about to face? Looking at the numerous studies that have shown the rise in employee disengagement found in today’s workplaces, it wouldn’t be too surprising to see most of you responding in the negative. Of course, just to be clear, when I’m talking about being passionate about work, I’m not referring to those sentimentally-driven aspirations we had as children; of those

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

A leader’s ability to create a collaborative environment through open communication and mutual understanding is undoubtedly becoming a critical leadership skill in today’s faster-paced, increasingly interconnected world. But how do you establish and maintain team harmony if those team dynamics are in constant flux? As team life spans continue to shrink in response to faster industry/market changes, how can leaders not only ensure team cohesion, but adapt to the changing team and pers

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JUNE 12, 2012

Over the last two summers, I’ve been working on renewing the various gardens around my house. As I came to the end of the process this year, I noticed some interesting parallels with the nature of today’s organizations and in particular, the periodic need to take steps to help rejuvenate your team and their collective efforts. Whether your organization is looking to address the challenges being brought forth by today’s global economy or simply to make some changes to keep on co

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AUGUST 7, 2012

The following is a guest post by Adrian Davis. A customer focused business, whether B2C or B2B (we all have customers), is more profitable and has greater longevity. Period. Research has proven that businesses that aim to be more customer-centric have a 24% higher net profit, and have a higher profit per employee than ‘the other guys’ (those that aren’t customer focused).

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AUGUST 7, 2012

The following is a guest piece by Adrian Davis. A customer focused business, whether B2C or B2B (we all have customers), is more profitable and has greater longevity. Period. Research has proven that businesses that aim to be more customer-centric have a 24% higher net profit, and have a higher profit per employee than ‘the other guys’ (those that aren’t customer focused).

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

The following is a guest post by Mark Royal from The Hay Group. What is it like to work for a high performing company? Hay Group’s High Performing Companies Norm provides an insider view. Our High Performing Companies Norm is based on survey data gathered from employees working in approximately 40 companies that are financial performance leaders. Indeed, these organizations roughly double industry averages on five-year ROA, ROI and ROE.

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DECEMBER 4, 2012

How can leaders be attentive to those they serve when their time is becoming increasingly fragmented and demands on it growing? How can recognizing the efforts of our employees lead to a sense of purpose and community and with it, a drive towards achieving excellence? These are a few of the topics I discuss with retired CEO and renowned leadership expert Doug Conant in the 10 th episode of my leadership podcast series, “Leadership Biz Cafe”.

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

Over the last few years, whether we might like it or not, reality-based shows have become a regular staple on most television networks. For my wife and I, we’ve become fans of some of the recent cooking show competitions, especially those that put talented and experienced chefs against one another to see which ones are the top chefs in the group.

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jeremy Kingsley. Lack of loyalty is a serious problem in organizations everywhere today. No longer do people join a company and devote the rest of their working lives to it. Companies are, of course, not exactly known for offering up thirty or forty years of employment, a gold watch and pension plan. Times have changed.

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JUNE 26, 2012

While last week heralded the end of the current school year, it also marked the completion of my first year serving as the chairman of the Governing Board for the regional high school my oldest daughter attends. Having worked with a number of teams and committees, I can honestly say that this team was one of the most effective and collaborative teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.

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MAY 29, 2012

When it comes to workplace and team dynamics, most of us like to think that we have a pretty good understanding of the interpersonal relationships around us and how those interactions impact our perceptions, communications, and even decisions. And yet, what we perceive and what’s really there are not always the same, with the real challenge being that we’re not always aware of this difference.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

As my family, friends and neighbours can attest, celebrating Halloween is a pretty big deal at our house, as seen in the picture above that provides a partial glimpse of what our Halloween display was like this year. While it may last for only one day, I’ve always approached Halloween as an event that can have a lasting impact, not just on the children in helping to create a fond childhood memory, but on the community at large by providing an opportunity for people to connect, and showing

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The following is a guest post by Julie Winkle Giulioni. During our recent family vacation, I greeted the dawn most days from my stand-up paddle board. Around 7AM, the sea was relatively quiet, the boaters were still asleep, and I could spend an uninterrupted hour or more – just me and my thoughts. If you’re not familiar with it, stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding is one of the fasting growing sports around.

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JULY 24, 2012

Why do most efforts to improve team or individual performance fall apart within a short period of time? Why is it that our feelings of accomplishment diminish so quickly after we achieve a goal or target? These questions are just some of the topics I discuss with Stanford professor and author Shirzad Chamine in this episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe”.

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JULY 24, 2012

Why do most efforts to improve team or individual performance fall apart within a short period of time? Why is it that our feelings of accomplishment diminish so quickly after we achieve a goal or target? These questions are just some of the topics I discuss with Stanford professor and author Shirzad Chamine in this episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe”.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The following is a guest post by Sonia Di Maulo. “The Apple in the Orchard” is a story about finding the courage to emerge as a leader, a story I orginally viewed as my own. However, as I run workshops, continue to speak about my book, and get feedback, I realize that it’s everyone’s story. There have been many interpretations of the story.

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JANUARY 3, 2012

With the holiday celebrations now at an end, many of us are returning to our usual daily grind refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to dive into the tasks awaiting our attention. The start of a new year is also a time when many of us make resolutions of what we’d like to accomplish over the next 365 days, and possibly beyond. Granted, it’s only natural that we’d be motivated right now to create these lists of goals, as the start of a new year often inspires that feeling of a new st

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JANUARY 24, 2012

How do we stop or curb drama in the workplace? That’s the basis of the conversation I had with Marlene Chism in the fifth episode of my leadership podcast series, “Leadership Biz Cafe”. Marlene is a speaker, author and founder of The Stop Your Drama Methodology, an eight-part empowerment process to increase clarity and improve productivity and personal effectiveness.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The following is a guest post by Dr. George H. Labovitz and Victor Rosansky. There is much talk today about the need to constantly align and adapt strategy to constantly changing market conditions to insure sustainable competitiveness. How can we get employees comfortable and even welcoming of this never-ending barrage of change? Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, told us that he wanted the mantra from every employees lips at every store to be, “If we’re not changing today, we are in t

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AUGUST 21, 2012

Over the past few months, there’s been a number of thought leaders and CEOs who’ve found themselves embroiled in a heated controversy as a result of expressing their opinions on various sociopolitical issues. Regardless of the topic, in every situation there was a polarization of distinct groups around the issue, with each side clearly determined to vilify the other in the hopes of amassing the most public support, if not attention in the media and online social channels.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

Over the past few months, there’s been a number of thought leaders and CEOs who’ve found themselves embroiled in a heated controversy as a result of expressing their opinions on various sociopolitical issues. Regardless of the topic, in every situation there was a polarization of distinct groups around the issue, with each side clearly determined to vilify the other in the hopes of amassing the most public support, if not attention in the media and online social channels.

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MAY 1, 2012

The following is a guest post by Darcy Eikenberg. “We’ve cut back on our training—nothing I can do about that.” “Our conference budgets have been cut, so it’ll be hard for me to stay current.” “My manager doesn’t know any more than I do—how am I going to grow?” Heard those comments in your workplace lately? If so, you’re not alone. One of the biggest laments uncovered in survey after survey is that the current lack of learning and development programs is a strong contributor to disengagement.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

When it comes to communicating the vision or goals you have for your organization, few vehicles serve to deliver your message as effectively as the art of storytelling. In fact, some of the most respected leaders have relied on storytelling to not only communicate their vision, but to encourage their employees to embrace the changes being put forth by their organization’s leadership.

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

With only a few days left to this year, it’s natural that many of us are now breathing a sigh of relief that we’ve seen through the completion of another year at work. And if you’re one of the fortunate ones in today’s tough business climate, you’re probably also feeling that sense of relief that comes from achieving the goals we set out for ourselves, our team and our organization 11 months ago.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Last week, much of the business and technology world was abuzz over a US court’s landmark decision against Samsung that it had violated some of Apple’s software and design copyrights. While the decision is certainly far from final – with Samsung already announcing that they will appeal the decision – several observers are astutely pointing out the potential fallout Apple’s victory will have on the innovation process for any organization.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Last week, much of the business and technology world was abuzz over a US court’s landmark decision against Samsung that it had violated some of Apple’s software and design copyrights. While the decision is certainly far from final – with Samsung already announcing that they will appeal the decision – several observers are astutely pointing out the potential fallout Apple’s victory will have on the innovation process for any organization.

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MAY 8, 2012

I’ve written a number of times about the importance empathy, passion, and fostering a sense of shared purpose plays in our ability to succeed through our collective efforts, ideas that are normally considered too touchy-feely or soft to be of any practical benefit in the business world. Then again, in light of the rising tide of employee disengagement, the ability to empathize and communicate a shared sense of purpose is becoming ever more critical to an organization’s long-term heal

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APRIL 10, 2012

When it comes to movies, TV shows, and novels, it’s usually pretty obvious who the hero of the story is. But what about in your organization’s story? Do you recognize who plays the role of the hero for your organization? That was the focus of my previous piece , which I’m grateful to see received a lot of attention and enthusiasm from the readers of this blog.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. Ever wonder what is the best path to effective management? The Internet is notorious for offering more resources than we could ever dream of needing on how to achieve the best management style, or on how to translate your business management degree into a training strategy that works best for your company.

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MAY 22, 2012

One of the themes I’ve been exploring lately on my blog is how the way we work is changing. Not will change or might change, but currently in the process of changing to reflect new realities of today’s interconnected and globalized world. Perhaps the clearest indication of how much more change is coming our way comes from looking at what’s going on in the hallways of secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.

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MARCH 9, 2012

When it comes to what we communicate to our employees, few messages have as much impact as offering words of praise to those we lead. The importance of praise to an organization’s success has been shown in numerous studies performed by management experts, psychologists, and neurologists. One study even demonstrated how just saying ‘thank you’ to your employees can lead to an increase in productivity and employee engagement.

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JULY 17, 2012

Last week, I wrote about why leaders should encourage their employees to take their vacation time. Following my own advice, I’m taking a vacation break this week from writing for my blog. As such, I would like to present this guest post written by Jessica Edmondson. Have you ever worked in a place where you didn’t feel confidence in whether or not you were performing your job properly and never felt comfortable enough to ask your manager for his/her opinion?

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JULY 17, 2012

Last week, I wrote about why leaders should encourage their employees to take their vacation time. Following my own advice, I’m taking a vacation break this week from writing for my blog. As such, I would like to present this guest piece written by Jessica Edmondson. Have you ever worked in a place where you didn’t feel confidence in whether or not you were performing your job properly and never felt comfortable enough to ask your manager for his/her opinion?

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JULY 10, 2012

With summer now in full swing, it’s only natural that conversations abound as to when and where we’ll be taking our summer vacation. And yet, the findings of a number of recent studies reveal that while our thoughts might be on summer vacation, few of us are actually taking them. And if we do, we tend to bring work along with us. In the American Management Association (AMA) article, “ Vacation, No Vacation, or Work-ation?

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