Episodes
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
Cultural Change Masters
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
Culture is a living breathing ecosystem. It shifts or it can remain static. Aware leaders are tapped into culture and they realize cultural change is not an initiative, it is a perpetual state. Multiple factors contribute to this perpetual change both internally and externally. Tune in to learn more…
Sunday Jul 02, 2017
Destabilizing for Stability
Sunday Jul 02, 2017
Sunday Jul 02, 2017
Destabilizing for stability may sound counterintuitive but the status quo is being challenged around the world. Donald Trump won the US Presidential Election; Brexit shook up the European Union, and the Russians allegedly hacked multiple international elections.
Sunday Jun 25, 2017
Growth Through Decision Making
Sunday Jun 25, 2017
Sunday Jun 25, 2017
Decision making cannot happen in a vacuum. Leaders should possess effective communication skills, ensuring decisions are clear and received at the right time. The decisions should be presented in a way that is mindful of the equilibrium of the team, sustaining engagement and possibilities for growth. Listen in to learn more…
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Sunday Jun 18, 2017
How to Build Successful Networks
Sunday Jun 18, 2017
Sunday Jun 18, 2017
There are different types of networks that exist. Some of them are built by arbitrary action and others are built deliberately through planning and focused effort. In this episode, Yvette provides you with practical strategies you can use to build networks successfully.
Sunday Jun 11, 2017
Straight Shooters
Sunday Jun 11, 2017
Sunday Jun 11, 2017
When we think of a straight shooter we tend to think of persons who can be depended on to communicate the truth. While this is accurate, straight shooters come in many varieties. There are persons who use straight shooting to support members of their teams and others who use it to destroy. Some are consistently straight shooters because they value integrity and others use it as a deliberate strategy to hurt or manipulate their coworkers. Some persons who consider themselves as straight shooters are blunt, others communicate the truth more elegantly. Then there are straight shooters who say too much and others who just use sound-bytes. Listen in to learn more…
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Expand Your Leadership By Developing Others
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Developing others is no longer an option because of an ever changing external environment. There is pressure to grow team capacity and a one size fits all approach cannot work. Tune in to learn more…
Sunday May 28, 2017
From a Culture of Control to One of Empowerment
Sunday May 28, 2017
Sunday May 28, 2017
There are businesses that are extreme with controls. Whenever these organizations encounter a new challenge the solution is memorialized in a policy. Sometime the policies are so granular, they take away the discretion of managers and executives, disallowing the evolution of their critical thinking skills. Tune in for ideas that can help you build an empowered team…
Monday May 15, 2017
Building Trust When There is No Appetite for Truth
Monday May 15, 2017
Monday May 15, 2017
Increasingly, leaders are seeking ways to stimulate improved levels of engagement and performance. This need can emerge when performance of the team has plateaued and leaders want to stimulate growth through engagement, innovation and collaboration. Tune in to learn more about strategies you can use…
Monday May 08, 2017
Down with Political Correctness
Monday May 08, 2017
Monday May 08, 2017
In an era where the authenticity of news and facts are coming under constant scrutiny, it is important to also take a look at political correctness. Political correctness is supposed to be a system of behaviour that requires persons to express themselves or act in a way that is inclusive and respectful toward persons who are being discriminated against.
Sunday Mar 26, 2017
As Good as Your Last Act
Sunday Mar 26, 2017
Sunday Mar 26, 2017
It can be discouraging when the only way you are perceived is through the lens of your last mistake. It is easier when your last act was something you are proud of. Unfortunately, if the positive act wasn’t memorable enough it can be forgotten. This podcast provides you with strategies you can use to build your brand in a way that can overcome a weakened brand. Listen in for more information.