Category: Blog
What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You
We hear in the news and we see in our workplaces evidence that discrimination, stereotyping and biases still exist. We believe it’s other people, and not us, who hold these limiting and unhelpful beliefs. If you ask us if we are biased against a group of people, we are offended by the mere asking of…
Resilience: The Secret Sauce of Success
Being a leader has its ups and downs. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Mostly you’re exhausted, and if you do it right, you’re also exhilarated. But this rollercoaster ride can take its toll on you physically, mentally and emotionally. Added to this stress are other factors outside of work that increase the pressure; family,…
How To Get Promoted At Work
There has been a lot of press recently about the abysmal pace of women reaching the top leadership ranks. Much of the current chatter can be attributed to Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, her new book, Lean In, and the social movement that followed. If ever you were unsure about the existence of the glass ceiling,…
Why balancing home and work isn’t working
Let’s face it. We’ve been battling the “how do you do it all?” question for a very long time. I suspect that I’m not the only one out there who has to admit that, quite frankly, I don’t do it all. My kids have eaten more than their share of takeout, I’ve hunted through the…
How to avoid the worst decision of your leadership career
When you look out onto the horizon of your career, what do you see? Do you see a great leadership career filled with opportunities that are yours for the taking? Do you see projects that will test your abilities and develop your skills as you grow into the great leader you know you were…
If it’s not about accommodating the women, then what is it?
Fixing the glass ceiling isn’t about accommodating women. It’s about engaging the workforce. There are many schools of thought when it comes to the glass ceiling. I’ve encountered opinions that vary from “You go girl!” to “Pick a new battle… that one’s been won” to “We’ve given you equality and now you want favour?” What…