Change is a constant in our lives, whether we like it or not. We experience change as we age, our family dynamics change, our workplaces change and the world around us certainly changes. We all have a different orientation to change – from avoiding through to embracing, yet even within that range, our comfort with […]
I am a big fan of Simon Sinek and his common sense approach to leadership and organizational strategy, which has the ability to seem so clear and yet leave us feeling like “DUH”, why didn’t I see that… His latest Ted-Ed video is called “Why good leaders make you feel safe” and it connects this feeling […]
The notion that the current public education system in North America is not working for us is really resonating with me these days. Ever since I saw Seth Godin’s TedX talk called “Stop Stealing Dreams” last year, I seem to be tuned into all the examples that demonstrate that we are drumming out all the attributes […]
I am a big believer in the importance of Organizational Trust within an organization. It is a critical foundational piece for any organization – from small business and non-profits through to governments and large business. It even relates to the success of teams within an organization. The Impact99 team has been busy working on the […]
Adam Grant from Wharton published a great article on LinkedIn this week and I was THRILLED to read it. It mirrors a complaint that I’ve been voicing for the last year with regards to all of the segmentation and labelling that was being used to trash GenYers… The Coles notes finding is that while […]
Meg Jay did a great TedTalk called “Why 30 is not the new 20” . I watched it back in May when it was first posted and have found it sitting in the back of my mind ever since. As a clinical psychologist that specializes in supporting young people between the age of 20 and 30, […]
“Generation Y” or “Millenials” seem to be taking alot of heat these days. There are many articles about how materialistic & less willing to work they are, how they seem to be the cause of the decline of the modern economy, and how they will transform the workplace once they get their hands on […]
You are successful in your current role and looking for more. You are bright, capable, motivated to learn and full of ideas. You are looking for a partner to help harness your strengths and create a plan for achieving that next stage in your vision, wether it be that next job in your current organization, […]
You did it! You’ve made the leap to people leadership and your career is well underway…. NOW WHAT? You are bright, passionate and full of energy. You are a take charge person that makes things happen and are often recognized for that in your organization and life. You know where you want to go and […]
It’s lonely at the top. The issues are big and they seem to just keep coming… In addition to being accountable for the business results, you also own the leadership of your team. And that means that you don’t really have any peers to bounce ideas and issues of off. It feels risky to think […]
