Leading Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The more we understand the nature of how someone is motivated, the easier it is for us to adjust our communication to match up with their natural motivational tendencies. When you talk to Michael and ask him what is important about money, he reveals that he is stressed about how he will fare financially after retirement.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The following is a guest piece by Scott Eblin. During the past six of the fourteen years I’ve been an executive coach and leadership educator, my observation is that my clients are generally more stressed each year than they were the year before. The feeling of being overworked and overwhelmed has gone up year over year.

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Brian Tracy's Leadership Success

APRIL 8, 2022

Chances are, you follow several thought leaders in your industry or in other spaces you’re interested in. Read on to learn everything you need to know about thought leadership. . Understand how to communicate effectively even in the most stressful situations. What Is Thought Leadership? One good example is Neil Patel.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 21, 2015

It’s ironic that successful self-leadership has more to do with others and less to do with self. Following are three lessons I learned from personal and professional experiences over the course of my life. The first surprise about self-leadership is that working for money, power and fame is, ultimately, an unfulfilling pursuit.

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The story is no different when it comes to developing a leadership strategy in times of change. Whether it be a global pandemic, a company restructuring or a merger, a leadership strategy is crucial if you want to manage shifts and times of uncertainty. A leadership development plan also acts as a compass for navigating change.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 23, 2018

The following is a guest piece by Jaime Anderson and Gabor George Burt. But in the world of leadership, humor has typically been typecast as a manifestation of individual personalities and thereby a spontaneous and non-replicable activity. In the beginning, there was humor and there was laughter. And it was good.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 5, 2021

If you are not a signed-up member, you do not know what you are missing! Setting up the pages is so easy, and the right guidance is always provided. For you to meet the relevant audience, always remember the following things: When adding photos, add individual images and not stock photos, for example, self, clients, or employee images.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Planning is essential in order for your trade show to be a success, as well as keeping your stress levels to a minimum. Those in leadership roles should instruct staff on how to behave accordingly. To keep your attendees interested in the event, always make sure to provide suitable entertainment for your target audience.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 25, 2014

In Thrive: The Third Metric To Redefining Success And Creating A Life Of Well-Being, Wisdom, And Wonder , Huffington shares what she believes will help you thrive in leadership and in life. The results showed that pet owners have lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease, and lower levels of stress. How cool is that?!?

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 18, 2015

The following is a guest piece by CEO Ben Decker. Communicating is a learned skill, critical for leadership and motivation – the CEO’s primary task. The Fix: Whether reading from a teleprompter, notes sheet or memorizing the details, don’t get hung up on the specific words, sentence structure and punctuation.

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HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

Keeps others informed and up-to-date on relevant information. Adapts communication style to fit the needs of different audiences. LEADERSHIP Leadership skills aren’t just about being a boss or a manager. Provide opportunities for training and development, and recognize and reward those who excel in leadership.

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Tony Mayo

JANUARY 5, 2011

Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo About Tony Mayo Newsletter Sign-up Sections Client Comments For Executive Coaches For Executives For Fun For Salespeople Quotes and Aphorisms Recommended Books Technology Tips Videos & Podcasts Popular Posts Twitter Log IX About Tony Mayo Truth or Consequences? Add it as a comment.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The following is a guest piece by cognitive scientist and author Dr. Carmen Simon. This happens for multiple reasons: people are distracted, stressed out, content is irrelevant or dry, the presenter is dull or disinterested, and so forth. Conversation between flight attendant and passenger: “What would you like to drink, sir?”

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Tony Mayo

JANUARY 29, 2010

Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo About Tony Mayo Newsletter Sign-up Sections Client Comments For Executive Coaches For Executives For Fun For Salespeople Quotes and Aphorisms Recommended Books Technology Tips Videos & Podcasts Popular Posts Twitter Log IX About Tony Mayo Truth or Consequences? Add it as a comment.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 16, 2020

Maya Hu-Chan is a management consultant, executive coach, author, and speaker, and founder of Global Leadership Associates. As an executive coach and leadership consultant, I’ve worked with leaders around the world. It is so essential to their leadership, but it is also counterintuitive sometimes. It is the concept of FACE.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 28, 2018

Employees, investors, and partners don’t just follow anyone — they follow leaders who have command of the business and command of the stage. Here are five keys to look and sound like a leader people will want to follow whenever you’re presenting. Rehearse under stress. Michael Blann/Getty Images.

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Roundtable Talk

MAY 10, 2010

→ Leadership lessons they don’t teach in school Posted on May 10, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment PowerRoundtable panelist Murray Kane (SVP of HR for the LCBO ) did his homework before taking a seat on the panel at our Leadership Lessons They Don’t Teach in School session last week. Shut the duck up….

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Roundtable Talk

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

25 of the worst leadership lines ever. Posted on September 20, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment Just like a classically bad pick up line (“Do fries come with that shake?”), some leaders are notorious for dishing out lame leadership lines. Red flag mechanisms… got yours? → Say what? Feel free to add your own.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 25, 2011

The following is a guest post by John Warrillow. Following the release of my book “Built to Sell” last year, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with several business owners about their companies and the challenges they face as their business grows and evolves. A: I’m a big believer in leading your customers, not following them.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 25, 2011

The following is a guest post by John Warrillow. Following the release of my book “Built to Sell” last year, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with several business owners about their companies and the challenges they face as their business grows and evolves. A: I’m a big believer in leading your customers, not following them.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

This idea is supported by Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter, authority on leadership and change, who finds that in order to succeed, 75% of the company’s management, needs to ‘buy into’ the change. Here are a few more tips: Present information in small chunks, and check in with the audience.

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Roundtable Talk

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

← Peer to Peer: managing sideways relationships Fast Friday with Jody Thompson, co-founder ROWE → Restore your sanity: how Gen X and Y need to step up on work/life balance Posted on November 2, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment Stress kills us. Employee absences cost companies millions of dollars. Happy leading!

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 2, 2013

The movies can be a rich source of leadership inspiration and help us identify role models and examples of leadership skills and characteristics that we can choose to develop. Back in 2008 I wrote a post called “ 20 Best Leadership Movies; Break Out the Popcorn ”. Here are their answers. There is no try."

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Roundtable Talk

JULY 19, 2010

After watching the band in action, I took away a few leadership lessons that I thought I’d share: Never stop learning and growing… Rush have always been about trying new things that challenge their musicianship and Neil Peart (arguably one of the world’s best drummers) even teamed up with a mentor to challenge his growth.

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Roundtable Talk

MARCH 4, 2010

→ View from the corner cubicle: leadership lessons from Tomer Strolight Posted on March 4, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment TorStar Digital is one of Canada’s fastest growing, most innovative media companies. Evaluate how you spend your time… the start up phase is key and expect to put in long hours. Happy leading!

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Roundtable Talk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

25 of the worst leadership lines ever. Although most of us will never have to deal with an employee showing up to work in a meat dress, we’ve all experienced that person who seems to need a disproportionate amount of attention. and follow through. Leadership is a pressure cooker and you don’t have to go it alone.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2017

At this juncture, what you think, what you say, and how you show up — in effect, your leadership presence — can have a direct impact on those you are now leading and managing for the first time. Set a leadership values-based goal. Leadership presence is therefore an “and/both” versus an “either/or.”

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Roundtable Talk

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Posted on October 12, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment So, the Globe and Mail is doing a big feature series on why there aren’t more women heading up Canadian corporations and, worse, why other countries are scooping our (apparently meager) female executive talent. Clark… can’t you do better than that? Are you kidding me? Happy leading!

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Roundtable Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

The Leadership Blog Carnival: Take a spin → Fast Friday with David Packard, co-founder of HP Posted on September 3, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment I love shiny objects. The Leadership Blog Carnival: Take a spin → Like Be the first to like this post. RoundtableTalk Where ambitious leaders meet. ← Motivation 3.0:

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Roundtable Talk

JANUARY 18, 2011

I had to wonder if the whole pressure of trying to live up to Larry King’s legacy got to Morgan. Share this: This entry was posted in Stress , Career Management , Succession Planning and tagged First impressions , Larry King , Piers Morgan , Oprah Winfrey , trying too hard. Definitely trying WAY too hard. Happy leading!

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Roundtable Talk

JANUARY 14, 2011

For today’s “fast friday&# quote, I thought I would share one that kept me inspired during the hard slogging days of start-up: “They are able because they think they are able.&# Follow us @ExecRoundtable Leaving #adweekcdn #genesimmons and wondering "what the hell was that?"

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Roundtable Talk

MARCH 18, 2010

→ WestJet’s CEO step down: The first sign of the leadership apocalypse? Durfy’s replacement, Gregg Sartesky, is a 50 something exec who’s grown up in the high grind airline industry. Follow us @ExecRoundtable Leaving #adweekcdn #genesimmons and wondering "what the hell was that?" Happy leading!

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Roundtable Talk

MAY 7, 2010

Share this: This entry was posted in Leadership and tagged Authenticity , Jacoline Loewen , leadership lessons , PowerRoundtable. Leadership lessons they don’t teach in school → Like Be the first to like this post. Follow us @ExecRoundtable Leaving #adweekcdn #genesimmons and wondering "what the hell was that?"

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. What made this presentation so powerful was it was more than just an act put on for the benefit of the attendees, it was completely authentic and the audience knew it.

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Roundtable Talk

JUNE 11, 2010

Fast Friday with David Roberts, my dad, and former coach of the Canadian Rugby team → Fast Friday with Joe Chidley, SVP Corporate & Public Affairs, Veritas Communications Posted on June 11, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment Sometimes the best leadership lessons are ones that are given to us very early in our lives.

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Roundtable Talk

JUNE 25, 2010

Share this: This entry was posted in Career Management , Leadership and tagged Colleen Albiston , leadership lessons , Marcus Buckingham , PowerRoundtable. Follow us @ExecRoundtable Leaving #adweekcdn #genesimmons and wondering "what the hell was that?" RoundtableTalk Where ambitious leaders meet.

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Roundtable Talk

JUNE 25, 2010

Share this: This entry was posted in Career Management , Leadership and tagged Colleen Albiston , leadership lessons , Marcus Buckingham , PowerRoundtable. Follow us @ExecRoundtable Leaving #adweekcdn #genesimmons and wondering "what the hell was that?" RoundtableTalk Where ambitious leaders meet.

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