Why is it so daunting to have conversations with some employees? Truth is, many leaders in the workplace fear conflict and confrontation. They’re worried about potential reprisal and retaliation. Or they don’t want to cause slowdowns in the workplace or other negative backlash. Maybe Joe is an under-performing employee, yet gets just enough work done …
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True leaders build a culture of engagement and trust in which ongoing high performance is the norm. “Leadership by Engagement” is a powerful yet simple how-to guide that provides the tools, insights, and resources you need to attract, retain, and energize the best of the workforce and ensure sustainable success. Whether you’re a new or …
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We at the Centre for Character Leadership thank you for your trust, patronage and wish you the very best of the season. Best wishes, Kathleen Redmond, Don Cousens John Rogers, Lois Tori Rick Dominico, Fred Faber Cindy Capobianco and Mary Baker We congratulate the companies who recognize that giving back to the community not only …
Read MoreIs Leadership Coaching Worth the Investment? 0
What a significant question – especially in this sensitive economic climate. Are leaders really benefiting from coaching? Step back to the 60s and 70s for a moment. Organizations were traditional hierarchies and part of the leader’s role was to mentor their direct reports. In those days of message slips silently waiting on your desk there …
Read MoreThe Link between Employee Engagement, Leadership Character and Results 0
Engagement Tactic: Clarifying Performance Expectations What is expected of me in this job? Common question. Your response will engage – or not. Does that mean that you as the leader must know how to do the job of every one of your employees? Significant question – especially as the spans of control broaden and leaders …
Read MoreYour Character – The Heart of Your Leadership 0
“The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) Do the right thing. Sounds easy. Isn’t always. It demands good information, reflection and confidence. It is also often time consuming, potentially politically in astute, sometimes unpopular and frequently expensive to do the right thing. Leaders are often more appreciated …
Read MoreLeaders: Born or Developed? 0
Municipal Elections are underway in Ontario. Who will be the right leader for this moment in time? The campaigns are intriguing – does the candidate just attack opponents or focus on a platform? What does their approach say about their character? Is this person trustworthy? Courageous? Skilled? And so it is in the workplace. How …
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