by Brenda | Oct 19, 2017 | Personal Development
Introduction Do you ever find yourself wanting to offer an opinion and can’t find the words or the strength to express your opinion especially during a meeting? This is not unusual. It happens when we think we cannot find the right words to say, others will shoot down...
by Brenda | Oct 12, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Why consider a consent agenda? Those of you who know me, know that I really don’t like it when items which are only for information purposes take time away from critical board work. Board members are very busy and want to use their time wisely to ensure that the...
by Brenda | Oct 4, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Leadership is such a nebulous term. There are many definitions and views regarding excellence in leadership. We will focus on only two aspects of leadership in this article – confidence and optimism. The intention is to look at how confidence and optimism...
by Brenda | Sep 1, 2017 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Introduction It is easy to complain about the negative circumstances at our work or in our personal life. It is much more difficult to find the positives and apply the lessons as we attempt to move forward. The truth is that most of our valuable lessons are learned...
by Brenda | Aug 24, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
One of the greatest complaints I hear from clients is that they are never sure where they stand with their leader. As I listen to the stories, I think of this verse from the song Santa Claus is Coming to Town: You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not...
by Brenda | Aug 17, 2017 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
One of the most important things you can do in the mediation process is to speak with the mediator before hiring her. This conversation is essential because your mediator is there to provide information and answer your questions about the process. This meeting is...
by Brenda | Aug 9, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
This is the first installment of the Board Member Speaks series where I interview board members and individuals who have a lot of board experience. In this episode, my guest is Kerri Best. Kerri is a member of two boards: a provincial nonprofit dedicated to promoting...
by Brenda | Jul 26, 2017 | Personal Development
Life is a wonderful journey. Sure, it has its ups and downs. They key is to focus on the positive and recognize the triggers which cause you to feel down or less than someone else. In a workshop last week, someone mentioned all the fun their friends seemed to be...
by Brenda | Jul 12, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Adding Value or Taking a Seat While all boards need dedicated board members who believe in the mandate, they also need members who know when they are no longer making a valuable contribution. Long-drawn-out membership can prevent the board from being proactive and...
by Brenda | Jul 5, 2017 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Reality Is a Mirror of Our Thoughts Everyone has strengths and needs. We hold beliefs about ourselves which may or may not be true. Even when they are not true, beliefs influence how we perceive ourselves and others, as well as situations in our work environment. This...
