A couple of weeks ago I had to bump my meeting twice, and it really bugged me. Not because I had a more important meeting. Not because I had another meeting run late. Not because something better came up and… READ MORE
Tag: leadership
Is There a Benefit to Failing?
When we don’t lean into failure, mining it for lessons and for a reason it showed up in our work and life, we are left seeing failure as an obstacle, roadblock or misstep that’s regrettable. It can cause us to… READ MORE
How to Start Addressing Workplace Culture
Fresh off the celebration of my anniversary, I move into another month with a lot of personal significance because this year will mark our twin daughters turning 5 years old. They are my light in the world and a blessing… READ MORE
The Power of Saying “No” for Your Mental Health
Is your work making you sick? Your days are so packed there’s no time to breathe? You want to succeed so badly you say “Yes” to every opportunity. Here’s the ironic part… the business you worked so hard to build… READ MORE
From Maria von Trapp to Vlad the Impaler (and Back Again): The Tale of a Mission-Driven Bull
Oh Behave! In last week’s Oh Behave! blog post, I wrote about three different ways of getting bullies into an organization. Hiring a Sociopath and Incentivizing Bad Behaviour were two of them. The third pathway was one I dubbed the… READ MORE
The Shocking Reality of Giving Financial Advice
The more that I work with people and their money, the more I am reminded of electricity. Money carries with it an incredible emotional charge, with the result that financial professionals must work daily with the emotional equivalent of live… READ MORE
What Is a Big Little Legend?
Have you ever considered that you or your organization could become legendary? Don’t think it’s possible? Irresistible Story-Teller and Brand Builder Gair Maxwell knows what it takes to become a legend and is sharing insight into how it can be achieved…… READ MORE
Stop Creating Bullies in Your Organization
Arlan speaker, Dr. Moira Somers brings an uncommon combination of expertise in neuroscience, financial psychology, mental health, and behaviour change to bear on a wide range of personal and professional challenges. In addition to a speaking schedule that covers North America,… READ MORE
An Open Letter to Your CEO
Does your workplace make you happy? Do you know what your business’ most valuable asset is? Human Capacity Expert and Author Matt Johnson does…and it’s time for leaders to take note. Are you doing enough to take care of your greatest… READ MORE
Are Crusty Old Guys Killing Your Company’s Wellbeing?
Adaptation, reinvention, transformation – all of these are so important in the workplace. Let Gair Maxwell tell you why… You are sitting in a boardroom. The meeting you’re attending feels like a private version of hell. Somewhere between Groundhog… READ MORE