Have you ever watched the Men in Black movie series? These secret agents had the mission to regulate the presence of extraterrestrials on earth and to annihilate the most bellicose who came to conquer our planet. You may recall the enthusiasm of …
One of the most popular TV series we’ve seen in recent years is AMC’s “Walking Dead”. It’s a show about zombies (which incidentally doesn’t ever use the word “zombie”), and how those who’re still alive band together to survive. If …
Edited French version published on Revue Gestion Read on RevueGestion.ca You are in a tough meeting and you are not sure what to say next … while your colleague spontaneously speaks the right words to defuse the situation. Or maybe …
Not a month goes by without the subject of work-life balance being raised by either one of my clients. Whether it’s a seasoned leader, an experienced entrepreneur or a new manager, there comes a time when the never-ending whirlwind of our …
As a leader, you know that to give negative feedback is sometimes essential. But it does not mean that it is an easy nor comfortable task to perform. You worry about how your employee will react, and how well you …
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This is an excellent illustration from Seth Godin of where the 21st century leadership practices are heading. I invite you to use the link below to get access to the original article from Seth Godin. But don’t forget to come …
Don’t be fooled by the popular saying, “What gets measured gets done.” Because, really, it is the people that get the job done. Not the scorecards, not the key performance indicators, not the processes. The people who are deeply engaged …
If you currently have a problem to solve, you may be intrigued by the headline of this post… Because you know it cannot be that simple… Surely, there is no easy fix to a difficult problem. Otherwise, you would have …
Are you regularly disappointed with your team’s results? You may be convinced that you have assembled the right brains and expertise, yet the outcomes often fail to meet your expectations. The organizational objectives are not achieved, which is bad enough. …
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Sometimes, you just don’t get it. Human beings can be so complicated to deal with! It’s exhausting. You don’t understand why you can’t get your point across. You don’t know what triggered this emotional outburst from your boss. You are …
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