Connections Leadership Training starts May 4, 2023
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The Link Between Well-Being and Success (Self-Leadership Part 4)
We cannot take care of others unless we take care of ourselves first. This holds true professionally, personally and physically. Being in a healthy state … Read more
Embrace Constructive Thinking (Self-Leadership Part 3)
To be a happy person, you have to think constructively. You have to look at things in a positive way and determine how they will … Read more
Tools to Build Character (Self-Leadership Part 2)
Behaviour is something that comes naturally in intense situations. But we can learn to control our reactions and, as a leader, you are definitely going … Read more
Time to do a “Selfie” (Self-Leadership Part 1)
It’s time to look at leadership from the inside out. I have been privileged to train many leaders at various levels, from CEOs to aspiring … Read more
Reflections and Resolutions
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
Ending the Year on a Positive Note
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
How to React to Criticism without Feeling Defensive
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
Creating a Culture of Recognition
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
Everything DiSC® Virtual Train the Trainer
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
What’s Your Body Saying?
“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
Are You a Piece of the Puzzle at Work?
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
Carrot vs. Stick: The Secret of Intrinsic Motivation
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
Weathering the Storm
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
Tips on How to Say “No”
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
Are You for Real?
“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
Still Standing
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
Connecting With Your Voice
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
Siri, What is Emotional Intelligence at Work?
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
Hitting the Road Post-Covid
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