Are your antics overshadowing your message?
At last week’s Art of Management event, Tom Peters took the closing keynote. Probably a good call, since late in the day you need someone
October 23, 2009
Are you talking more than you’re listening?
One of the strengths that many leaders have is an ability to convey ideas, to communicate their big visions, to enthrall their direct reports with
October 16, 2009
Best leadership advice ever… Part 1
Flying to Windsor last night, I sat beside one of Magna’s division President’s who was just returning from a press conference announcing the company’s foray
September 15, 2009
Worst top talent recruiting strategy EVER!!!
The big news in Toronto these days is the horribly sad tale of Michael Bryant, political fast-tracker, and Darcy Sheppard, bike courier. In case you
September 4, 2009
Gossip your way to a pink slip
Maybe it’s the lack of sleep, but I still haven’t managed to wrap my brain around this morning’s Globe and Mail article titled: Office Therapy.
September 1, 2009
Hey, all you screamers out there…this post’s for you.
Recently I’ve been ranting with friends about leaders who are under the delusion that screaming at their staff is an effective management technique. Now, to
August 18, 2009
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