Navigating the Decision to Reduce or Retain Employees
“Transparency builds trust even during uncertainty.” We are living in an era where organizational budgets seem to be in a constant state of flux. This is especially true with organizations experiencing a reduction or complete redirection of traditional grants and funding streams. When your business relies heavily on contract-based work, you inevitably face a stressful […]
Don’t Get Trapped in a 24 Hour Workday
“In an instant world, you have to manage things instantly but in a way that gives you space to do it fully and well.” We live in a time where information is constant, and products can be requested instantly. More people are feeling the heavy weight of trying to detach from work as emails and […]
Culture is a Strategic Advantage
“When culture is strong people want to stay and others want to join.” People talk about culture all the time. Yet many organizations struggle to define what it actually means. When I think about culture I look at three things. Shared beliefs, shared behaviors, and shared assumptions. These are the factors that determine how people […]
The Power of Meeting In Person
“We got 4 or 5 days worth of work done in one meeting that would’ve had to be spread across several virtual meetings.” During Jody’s recent visit we decided to record while driving between Calgary and Edmonton, Thanks to technology for we were able to safely use time the time to talk about something inspired […]
Handling Rumors of Misconduct
“You will destroy the culture and psychological safety of the workplace by not creating an environment that’s free of harassment or misconduct or violence or people that are breaking your code of conduct or ethics.” As leaders, it is essential to have clear processes in place for reporting and handling incidents of harassment and misconduct. […]
One Year of World at Work
“This is a great exercise for many reasons, not the least of which is that, people get to learn. Actually, it has also made me, better at what I do.” It’s incredible how time flies when you’re busy creating valuable content and engaging with listeners. Podcasting has allowed me to offer value beyond my business while also making me better at what I do. The […]
Manage Like a Mother
“If you look around your organization and you all look the same, you’re missing out. You are missing out a whole bunch of other tools and talents and skills.” – Valerie Cockerell It is not often you hear people talk about the similarites between eadership and motherhood. Until now. Valerie Cockerell brings her wealth of […]
Experience What You Manage
“Experience what you manage to make better decisions as a leader.” As a business leader it is incredibly important to build trust with your team. One way to do that is by getting involved in the work that your team does and experience what you manage. This was something I saw firsthand when I worked […]
Good Leaders Act Like Humans
“People want to know that you care first before they want to know what you know.” I’ll never forget the day when I truly understood the power of vulnerability and authenticity as a leader. I was hosting my World at Work podcast, and my daughters were playing in the adjacent room. Their lively chatter and […]
The People You Hire are Part of Your Legacy
“If you identify people’s levels of self-motivation properly, you give yourself the best chance to find the best hire that you’ve ever made.” Are you hiring for yesterday’s needs or for the future? In this episode, Jody and I discuss the importance of identifying self-motivated candidates who leave a lasting legacy. The people you hire […]