I’ve been talking with a lot of workplace groups lately about this one leadership skill. It is the ability to overcome the negativity bias we all have, and thereby increase our positive emotion. Why? Because as the ratio of positive to negative emotions increases beyond 3:1,...
“The most important determinant of people’s work experience is the culture of the organization. People’s most immediate culture is their team.” Dr. Michael West, Europe’s leading expert on healthcare leadership Most people I talk to say their organization’s culture could use some work. Some might even use...
The story of how McMan Central is strategically creating a thriving culture. Tucked away in Innisfail, Alberta there is a house finished neatly in a cream stucco and brown trim. This home has held many people, and witnessed extremes of happiness and sorrow within its walls....
Photo by Devon MacKay on Unsplash I have a new job; a really important one, and it’s perfect for me … A few months ago, I accepted the part-time position of Executive Director of BCalm. I know this is a great next step for me, working with an...
When the pandemic first began, I remember seeing all of these videos circulating where you could explore the Lourve, or walk down the cobblestone alleyways in Italy, or tour Britain’s medieval castles, all from the comfort of your couch! This was a novel escape while...
In March 2020, almost overnight, our oldest daughter’s workplace reinvented how they work. All employees from head office moved to working from home. Jess says it took some adjustment, but now she appreciates not having the daily commute and actually puts in a longer day....
Organizations around the world are observing workforces that are becoming increasingly burnt out, well into the second year of the pandemic. The acknowledgment and support of psychological health in the workplace remains as pressing as ever. What exactly is psychological well-being, and how do we...
“No matter how good you are at negativity, you’re also capable of positivity.” – Barbara Fredrickson I sometimes find myself finishing an online meeting with a group and thinking, ‘That felt almost normal,” which is a weird thought to have. But 20 months into the pandemic, it’s...
A profound way to shift yourself and your workplace culture are to identify key transformational questions that: Help you and your team think differently; Help your team to take on new challenges; Help your organization to get engaged in a new vision. Sometimes the right question...
How many people do you know that completely disconnect from work over the summer… or ever? I receive countless bounce backs from people when they are out of the office and “have limited access to email,” and yet I still get a response back from them...