This book was fantastic! It is not a light read so be patient and take your time!
Below are my key take aways from the book- things which captured my curiosity. I hope you find one phrase that creates curiosity, or it pushes your thinking in a new dimension.
The author studies process structures and […]
Continue Reading →The term discipline comes from a root word meaning to teach. This word often times has a negative connotation to it. In order to help others follow a code of conduct and correct a behavior(s), do you find you as a leader, advisor, etc., or your organization utilizes punishment or a discipline without punishment approach? […]
Continue Reading →I recently read the article in the S&B magazine called, “Making Change Happen, and Making it Stick”. What a great article!
The authors lay out the key differences between success and failures, as well as share five key success factors. As an HR professional and consultant, I found the information provided to be a […]
Continue Reading →This book was fantastic! It was such an enjoyable book and I couldn’t put it down once I began because I was so curious about some of the outcomes with the characters. The author brought to the forefront all of the essential struggles all graduates face when graduating and entering into the work force. In […]
Continue Reading →One of my favourite authors is Marcus Buckingham and I just finished reading, Go Put Your Strengths to Work.
I agree with the author that “individuals, teams and organizations are most productive, creative, focused and resilient when they figure out how to play to their strengths!” I also agree that, “an individual, team or […]
Continue Reading →I just finished watching Marcus Buckingham’s video, Trombone Player Wanted. What great sharing and discussion of identification of strengths, clarification and putting one’s strengths to work. It was shocking to hear the research which indicated how irregularly individuals on a daily basis actually utilize their strengths. Only 2 of 10!! He shared particular myths and challenged them […]
Continue Reading →MS Mouse Mischief & Collaborative Learning
I just came across the coolest FREE tool and wanted to share! As I watched the video on it, while the video shows an example in a classroom with children, it is totally applicable to adults as well.
The tool allows you to insert interactive, multiple-mouse slides into your […]
Continue Reading →- “I think your major asset is your relentless desire to learn – you are so naturally inquisitive – skills of a good coach – your approach is very infectious.”Mike Smith
L&D Professional & Coach
Tags
Books/Reading career Career path Coach Coaching Collaboration Compassion Compensation conflict Cover Letter Emotion Intelligence Empathy engagement exit interview Grads happiness How HR Consulting Interviewing job Leadership Learn Learning Learning & Development market salary surveys MBTI Mentoring Motivation Noise Performance Preferences Reading Resiliency Resume Resumes & Interviews Retention self-awareness Situational leadership Strengths success talent acquisition Teach Transferable skills Type work
