by Brenda | Jan 10, 2019 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
No two leaders are alike. Most of them may be inspiring, but not all embrace the perfect set of qualities worth emulating. But it’s okay. What matters more is the impact of their work to the teams they are managing and to the advancement of the business or the...
by Brenda | Dec 6, 2018 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Do you avoid conflict? Do you back down from strong-willed employees? Do you gossip with your trusted employees? Do you ignore issues until they are full blown? If you engage in any of these activities, you may be unwittingly contributing to toxicity in your...
by Brenda | Oct 25, 2018 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Imagine you are a board member in a weekly company meeting. Do you ever wonder whose strategy it is you are developing? Does the CEO have all the say? Do you think that management and governance are oftentimes being confused with each other during board deliberations?...
by Brenda | Oct 4, 2018 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
What if a staff member asks you, “What is a Team?” I’ve asked leaders this question and they’ve felt stumped. We use the word ‘team’ in our everyday conversation and we expect staff members to know what it means. In my opinion, it is essential to be able to...
by Brenda | Sep 20, 2018 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Feeling overwhelmed at work? Is there too much to do but not enough time? Do little things get in the way of the important tasks? Leadership Myths Everything is important. There are things that deem most important to someone. This does not mean that they hold the same...
by Brenda | Sep 6, 2018 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction There is a myth that anyone can be an effective board member. This isn’t true for multiple reasons. A person may Not understand or want to understand board governance Can’t wear multiple hats simultaneously ensuring that all voices are heard in the...
