At this point, it is safe to say we are all a bit tired of hearing about the need to “transform” in “unprecedented” times. And while things are starting to feel more like pre-pandemic times, the need to challenge the status quo and evolve will always be present if you want to remain impactful. But can… Read more »
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Happy New Year
“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality”. —Plutarch I will be inspired this year! I will be in awe of the beauty of the world. I will restore my faith in humanity. I will be a part of people who do good – for others and self. I will learn and become lost in… Read more »
A Recommended Read
I would like to recommend a read that makes many people pause – Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. Here is what it is about, in a nutshell… The average human lifespan is roughly four thousand weeks, assuming we live to be 80 years old. We have been conditioned to value being… Read more »
Remote Work is Here to Stay
The inevitable has happened: we blinked and are almost in our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the mass introduction of remote working in many companies across the globe seems to be here to stay. Whether you prefer to have your employees in the office, at home or a hybrid mixture of the two,… Read more »
Thursday Thoughts: Walking Meetings
It’s been a while since I had my last “walk-about-coaching” session with a client. Downtown Toronto being muggy and full of construction was not the loveliest backdrop for a meeting, however, it was fantastic to engage in a conversation whilst taking a stroll. Yes, there are significant benefits to walking meetings! Research shows that aside… Read more »
The Great Reality
It is not called the “Great Resignation” anymore. It is called “Reality”. When the trend of the “Great Resignation” was acknowledged a year ago, many of our clients saw this as a reaction to the pandemic, a fad that would fade away within a few months. Now, a year later, we have to come to… Read more »
Pandemic Has a Negative Impact on Women in the Workplace
From as early as when women first entered the workforce, there have been obstacles for them to navigate that are not present for their male counterparts. And the pandemic has added yet another barrier. It has not only negatively impacted working women, but affected the workplace itself too. Slice has summarized the findings of Concordia University’s… Read more »
“Through endurance, we conquer” – Ernest Shackleton.
When Polar explorer Ernest Shackleton and his 28-strong team set sail on the Endurance ship in 1914, reaching Antarctica was the only thing on his mind. Unfortunately, the Weddell Sea had other plans for Endurance and the three-masted wooden ship crashed into the ice, forcing all crew members to abandon ship. The long and courageous journey that followed would not… Read more »
Empathy 101: Why Should Leaders or Anyone Care? – A Guest Blog by Patrizia Rothenberger
With conversations on burnout and employee retention top of mind for many leaders, we wanted to share with you a piece by our dear friend, Patrizia Rothenberger, on the importance and impact of empathy. In this article, Pat beautifully explains this key component of our daily interactions and, even more importantly, highlights how to “do”… Read more »
Ten Years of MarchFifteen: Celebrating and Reflecting on the Last Decade
First of all, on behalf of the MarchFifteen Team, let me send you the sincerest thanks. To you, dear Partner, dear Client – Thank you! Thank you for helping us remain true to what we are. Thank you for pushing us to be uncomfortable and, by doing so, to remain relevant. Thank you for your… Read more »
