Why Hire An Interim Executive Director or CEO?
When is an Interim Leader Helpful? Organizations often ask why they should hire an external Interim Executive Director (ED) rather than promote a senior manager to an Acting ED position until a permanent ED is hired. While an internal appointment is sometimes an...
Empowering Team Success from Afar: The Art of Building Bonds and Measuring Performance in Remote Work Environments
Whether you're working from home, in a co-working space, or on a beach somewhere in Bali, building a strong culture while effectively monitoring performance is essential to empowering team success in a fully remote work environment. As more and more companies adopt...
A Safe Workplace – Beyond Physical Security
Cyber-bullying, harassment, and other behaviours that can have a profound effect on employee well-being and sense of security are on the rise. It’s not enough to make sure the workplace is physically secure – it must also provide psychological safety and support. In...
Driven by Mission
In the first blog of this series, I shared how non-profits and businesses are alike and how businesses can learn from the non-profit world. One key lesson is how non-profit organizations stay true to their mission. Staying on mission helps block out some of the...
Key Lessons Business Leaders Can Learn from the Nonprofit World
Time-and-time again I have heard people who work in business share their wisdom in the non-profit context. As someone who has spent most of my working life in non-profit organizations, I have found there are many lessons businesses can learn from non-profits as...
The ROI of Leadership Coaching: Three Benefits for Employers
Great employers know the benefits of investing in their people. Increased productivity, high levels of employee engagement and retention, and increased revenues are three benefits frequently noted when thoughtful employee development programs are put in place. ...