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When I hear A.I., I’m drawn to the classic nursery rhyme ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ that teaches children the names of animals and their … Read more

A Recipe for Kneading Through Mistakes How do you handle mistakes at work when it feels like it’s the end of the world? “Mistakes have … Read more

Four Strategies to Avoid Procrastination (Part 2) “Why do today what you can do tomorrow?” How many of us have heard that comment? As leaders, … Read more

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Four Strategies to Overcome Procrastination (Part 1) When you procrastinate, the people you lead will lose confidence in you. My accountant will tell you I’m … Read more

“Watch” how I feel and think. Understanding body language does more than improve relationships – you can gain insight into others’ thoughts and feelings. Because … Read more

“Don’t read my lips.” Most of us have likely heard, or even used, the famous expression, “read my lips” when we what someone to understand … Read more

Have you ever gotten or given “le look”? We often use these French-English words as a cue from the eyes to be mindful of what … Read more

To paraphrase my mother, “It’s not what you say, but what you do,” has a great deal of truth to it. As I referenced in … Read more

Having a deaf-mute brother gives me a personal appreciation for the value of body language in communication. I recall him handing me a card at … Read more

It can be hard to keep your team motivated day after day. Motivation isn’t just an intrinsic drive, nor is it the application of an … Read more

This photo represents the most obvious me.  I often look serious, I like to dress for success, and I love a good mug of tea. … Read more

There’s been a lot of HR buzzwords since the pandemic. To name a few, there’s the Big Quit (also known as The Great Resignation), hot-desking, … Read more

Do you have employees who are not focused, lack enthusiasm, and show no interest in their work? Have you wondered why they’re feeling this way? … Read more

In the early days of my journalism career (the late 1980s), during which I worked hard to prove my worthiness to fill this male-dominated occupation, … Read more

After you’ve successfully implemented your new employee plan, it’s time to sit back and relax. Wrong! Not following up with your employees is like driving … Read more

Anyone can attain personal empowerment. It depends more on your actions than on the size of your bank account or the title on your business … Read more

Although I hesitate to use the hackneyed expression “Times have changed,” it ‌does fit with this picture I captured recently just minutes from my home.  … Read more

Holiday Thoughts While many people in the area have lost everything, there’s no denying we have all been impacted by the September hurricane. Whether you’ve … Read more

Have you ever gone into defensive mode after someone criticized you? You’ll remember your walls going up, and all you wanted to do is shift … Read more

Being appreciated is a basic human desire. And praise and recognition are essential to an outstanding workplace and its employees. A friend recently introduced me … Read more

January 17-19, 2023 Presented by Avail HR Training Solutions in Partnership with The Learning Edge. Experience DiSC®: Experience the DiSC® assessment process Receive personalized profiles … Read more

“Actions speak louder than words.” How many of us have heard this proverb? It’s true. According to Albert Mehrabian’s Communication Model, 55% of communication consists … Read more

The key to successful leadership in today’s working world is influence, not authority. This is a different mindset for those of us who are Baby … Read more

We all need a little motivation from time to time, and it’s important to know we are not all inspired the same way. What’s your … Read more

What Fiona Has Shown Me It has been a tough month for so many people. Empathy is a word that is often confused with sympathy. … Read more

Do you have time anxiety? Time is moving too fast.  There never seems to be enough hours in the day to get through the to-do … Read more

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or a small act of … Read more

It’s been over two weeks since the southwest coast of Newfoundland was shattered by Hurricane Fiona, destroying our shores and breaking our hearts. Houses were … Read more

For those of us old enough to remember Bell’s campaign from the 1970s, “Reach out and touch someone,” it encouraged people to pick up the … Read more

Creating the right intelligence system is critical to developing workplace resilience. Employee well-being expands beyond the importance of cognitive intelligence (IQ). The pandemic has brought … Read more

Gosh, it feels good to be doing in-person training again! It ‘almost’ feels like things are back to normal. They’re not. Each time I hit … Read more

Conflict is a normal part of any relationship; thus, it’s an unavoidable part of the workplace. When conflict is not handled appropriately it can impact … Read more

“Find a job you love.” This age-old advice has been longstanding from inspirational names like Confucius, Marc Anthony, Warren Buffett, Steve Jobs, and many more. … Read more

Begin with the end in mind. The role of an authentic leader is not understanding how to move an organization forward. The journey towards authentic … Read more

Effective leadership starts with skillful communication. Marathon Gold understands why both external and internal communications are compelling for business growth and performance. I recently attended … Read more

Me-time is essential to a person’s health and well-being. Often, people think that me-time is a day at the spa or something else extravagant that … Read more

It’s lobster season in my neck of the woods. Atlantic lobster is a favoured dish that has been fished from these seas for centuries. Area … Read more

I always enjoy providing training at Deer Lake Airport. This mini but mighty airport has grown so much in recent times, modernizing travel efficiencies, offering … Read more

A business is only as good as its team. Whether your business team is 2 people or 20, you are responsible for managing their effectiveness … Read more

A look at other ways to reward your staff. When recruiting and retaining staff in a competitive market, you need to think beyond the financial … Read more

“I don’t get the image choice. I’m not getting this idea of peaceful coexistence.” These were a couple of comments I received from market experts … Read more

Never underestimate the power of appreciation. The undeniable secret to the success of all good businesses is the relationship between their supervisors and employees. Sometimes … Read more

Einstein said everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life thinking … Read more

Strengthen your relationships by leading from within… within yourself and your team. What type of leader are you? Are you an independent or an interdependent … Read more

Because soft skills are talked about as traits of a person’s personality, it may seem as though you have to be born with them. While … Read more

This article continues from How to Assess Your Business or Department (Part 2) and is the final installment in this series. Step 9: Review Your … Read more

Crafting a job description for a leadership role is not an easy task. There are so many responsibilities that are not often seen in the … Read more

Just like the art of interlocking two loops of yarn to create something cohesive and valuable, employers need to weave both hard skills and soft … Read more

We are happy to release our new online HR Catalog that includes further details on all our exciting products and services. Click Here for full … Read more

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Amidst all the Covid-19 chaos, Avail has been busy pivoting, reinventing and learning new training material. Included in Avail’s new model is a partnership with … Read more