Yes, this is a recycled post. Let’s say it’s in honour of Earth Hour tonight. I realized that I forgot to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday earlier this month and thought I’d dust off this classic post from my early blogging days. Please feel free to submit your own favourite quotes. I love to learn. The moreContinue reading “Dr. Seuss Day: A Leadership Lesson for Every Hour”
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12 Lessons from my MA Leadership
Sitting in the lecture hall the very first night of the residence week that kicked off my 20-month MA Leadership program at the University of Guelph, I thought: “What will this mean to me. Will I be delivering the intro next year? What will be the focus of my research?” Sitting in the convocation hallContinue reading “12 Lessons from my MA Leadership”
Food for Thought: Cupcakes Challenge Assumptions
Home baked or store bought: Is one more considerate than the other? That depends on your perspective and your assumptions. Since my Mom was a great homemaker and a superb baker I always thought that home-baking showed love and care whereas store bought screamed “shameful last minute”. But recently I’ve been challenging those assumptions. First, I don’tContinue reading “Food for Thought: Cupcakes Challenge Assumptions”
Bring the Love to Work – Today and Everyday
Love is not about chocolate, flowers and doilies. It’s about compassion, caring and validating others. So, don’t hesitate to bring love to work. In The Leadership Experience (2008, p.152-3) Richard Daft writes: “Leaders who lead with love have extraordinary influence because they meet five unspoken employee needs: Hear and understand me. Even if you disagreeContinue reading “Bring the Love to Work – Today and Everyday”
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