My late father always told me to be thoughtful about the company I keep. Not only from the perspective of your reputation being tinted by the association, but also from the stimuli you get from people around you. His favorite line was “do not compete with the losers” – constantly reinforcing and stretching my capacity,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Thursday Thoughts
Summer Reads
As the sun sets on August and we bid adieu to another summer, there’s no need for your “summer reading” journey to follow suit. Here’s what we’re reading to bridge the gap between summer’s warmth and the crisp arrival of fall: Deep Work by Cal Newport The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier Immunity to Change by Lisa Laskow Lahey, Robert KeganThink… 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 »
Thursday Thoughts: A Personal Business Plan?
As we finish up the first quarter of the year and are in the midst of executing business planning – strategic plans, 18 month plans, first quarter plans, budgets – how many of us have made a “Personal Business Plan”? What would your strategic plan be for yourself? Or your 30-60-90? Imagine running your business,… Read more »
Thursday Thoughts: When a Woman Leader Realizes Her Worth
When a woman leader realizes her worth, she becomes an unstoppable force. Unapologetic, unafraid, confident and optimistic – her presence commands pause, and her thinking shifts perspectives and direction. What can you do to realize your worth? Think about these 3 things: Know who you want to be and who you want to become. Be… Read more »
Thursday Thoughts: Should We Start the Holidays Early?
Are you feeling exhausted right now? There are a lot of very good reasons for that – 2020 has been an exhausting year! As we head into colder weather, shorter days, and more time indoors, it’s hard to feel excited about much. For some people, decorating early for the holidays can provide a bit of… Read more »
Thursday Thoughts: Life Reno
I love this quote: “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” Seth Godin Today, going on fabulous world trips is not in the cards and many people are doing home renovation projects. Gardens are more beautiful than ever, and outdoor heaters… Read more »
Thursday Thoughts: Compassionate Leadership
In addition to our regular blog posts, we are starting to share with you our “Thursday Thoughts”. Periodically, on a Thursday, we will post a short piece on a topic that has been on our mind. As always, we are keen to discuss. Thursday Thoughts: Compassionate Leadership A compassionate leader is able to balance the… Read more »
