So many people lost their jobs or were forced to cut their hours due to the pandemic this year. As a result, many of them are hoping for great things to come in the New Year. That’s a nice though, but it  requires taking action now!   Most people have the...

Too often we see siblings wasting precious time to try and “one up” the other in a family business. All in the hope of coming out as the designated leader of the family business.  This behavior at best, is counterproductive and highly distracting for non-family...

In any workplace, it’s a scenario that no leader likes to encounter: an underperforming employee. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, it’s something that all team leaders need to be on the lookout for now more than ever.  Even though remote work allows us to...

Many family-run businesses eventually find they need outside talent.  The challenges that come with this evolution and hiring process is often underestimated, sometimes causing friction for many involved. In working with family businesses, both big and small, I’ve...

Top 5 mistakes the next gen might be making when taking over the family business. My Inspiration to write on this topic came from one research study conducted by one of the leading Management advisory groups highlighting the reason for failures of family-owned...

It came out of nowhere, blindsided all of us, costed millions of people their jobs and forced many companies out of business for good. In fact, from smaller shops all the way up to the Fortune 500, there is still so much talk not only about the pandemic itself, but...

Balance and structure in business is hard, right? It’s even harder when family is involved. These expert tips will help you keep peace with the relatives even when you work with them.   Research has shown that 90% of family businesses do not make it to the third...

Entrepreneurs are generally seen as innovators, disruptors in the marketplace, strategic investors that value change in business or expansion into a new reality that they have deemed has room to grow in the marketplace.    The entrepreneur has a very different...

In these difficult times, we look to business leaders to take the helm of their company with confidence and authority. However, now is not the time to rule with an iron fist, it certainly would not be an effective way to invigorate your team to come back to work ad...

In this “new normal” term that seems to be here to stay, never has it been more important for companies to invest time and money in learning and development (L&D) so that the transition to remote working can be a smooth one. At least until this new normal goes...

During these changing times, with such economic shifts and downturn in employment, you may be facing a real reality of losing your job. Right now, there seems to be job loss in almost all industries. What the future holds for you is dependent on how your industry...

WHAT DISTINGUISHES THE BEST LEADERS FROM MEDIOCRE ONES?   Is it their ability to make good decisions, their charismatic persuasiveness, or the clarity of their vision? And do the best leaders have these qualities naturally or were they acquired at school? The...

In the last month, our world as we know it has been turned upside down. For those lucky enough to still have jobs, you’re more than likely working from home. For the managers and businessowners in particular, not only is it a time of readjusting in everyway...

HOW TO PROTECT “EXTRA MILERS” FROM OVERDOING IT UNDERSTANDING GENEROSITY BURNOUT One of the main challenges of generosity burnout is the assumption that “going the extra mile” is always a positive thing. It’s not! If you’re an “extra miler” – someone who goes out of...

Ever hear of Optimal Anxiety? Believe it or not anxiety is not the “dirty word” that it is purported to be. This particular “sweet spot” is when a person feels pressure to perform well and is prepared, but is not debilitated with fear. When people are overconfident,...

Research suggests that we instinctively categorize people and things using easily observed criteria such as age, weight, skin colour, and gender. But we also classify people according to educational level, disability, sexuality, accent, social status, and job title,...

FEAR OF SUCCESS Research first diagnosed the fear of success a couple of decades ago. The findings, at the time, related to fear of success in women, and the results proved incredibly controversial. Since then, however, most scientists and psychologists agree that...

You’ve been working within your organization for a few years. You love the company, the culture, and the people. The problem is that you’ve become bored in your current job. Things are too predictable, and you’re not challenged in the way that you used to be. Perhaps...

Working from home is one of the greatest evolutions in the ever-changing business world. But it does come with a few challenges. I have many clients who are fed up with the corporate rat race and see a home business as a beacon of light. To them, and to you, I say -...

Face it, we all have to tap into our problem-solving skills in every aspect of our lives. It’s important for our private life, and an important skill to have in our work life.   So, let’s start with the basics, shall we?  What does it mean to be an...

Let’s face it…we all do it. We get so caught up in our hustled and hurried world, that life gets out of alignment and into chaos rather quickly. Believe me, I’ve been there, time and time again. When you are faced with this, your level of life satisfaction quickly...

HOW TO SAY NO. How do you assert yourself while still maintaining good working relationships and without compromising your future? The key is a a healthy win-win negotiation. When we hear the word “negotiation” we automatically feel pressure and negativity; when all...

PREPARATION IS KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL JOB INTERVIEW You’re midway through an interview for a promotion you really want, and it’s all going well. But suddenly the interviewer asks you a question that you can’t answer. Your heart sinks, and you start talking without...

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR COMPANY’S PROFITS IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE Imagine going to work every day for a company that you are truly excited about and proud to be a part of. Sure, the pay is decent and there’s a company crèche, but those aren’t the only reasons why you love...