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“I don’t have time to coach!” or “I don’t have the skills to coach!” are phrases we commonly hear from leaders we work with. As you can probably attest to, many leaders are now required to incorporate coaching into their daily work, and it is a responsibility that many understandably shy away from due to […]
Justine loves to talk. She loves to give advice. She loves to be in charge. The issue is that Justine’s team finds her to be somewhat overbearing. To be a more impactful leader, Justine is going to have to change her behaviour! I suggested to Justine that she starts to talk less and listen more. She […]
In an ATD International Conference Session on game-based learning, I was introduced to a couple of new games that have been designed specifically to enhance soft skills in corporate professionals. From negotiation to time management, any content can now be incorporated into a gaming model that is fun, challenging, and intuitive. Looking at the game play […]
Editor: Tell us about your personal career history and what brought you to your current company. Juliana: My love for communications cannot be overstated. I studied English and Political Science. With politics, I was enthralled with the game legislators play when they very intentionally codify law so its interpretation is clear, only to have […]
When your team’s energy level is low it not only affects productivity but also members’ ability to think innovatively and carry new ideas forward. Allowing energy to drain is very costly Several things can affect energy but a major one that we commonly see is team members giving too much attention to things over which […]
Multi generational teams and workplaces have become a hot topic. You might wonder why. After all, organizations have always been made up of more than one generation. The Difference Today Is Two Fold: First the number of possible generations working together in one team has increased with the reluctance of the older generation to hang […]
That indeed is, or should be, the question that is asked when we call a meeting whether it is a face -to -face meeting or phone or video conferencing. What frequently happens is that there is a topic that is top of some individuals’ minds, perhaps for instance, a new marketing strategy. And since all […]
“What we’ve got here….is a failure to communicate.” This famous line from the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke sums up why even the most talented and most liked leader will still fail if they have not mastered the skill of Communication. We talk about the distinction between a “manager” and a “leader” but when it […]
I am always in search of stories of exceptional leaders and the practices that make them special. I’m referring to everyday leaders, not the ones that get the headlines and write the books. Some of them come, I confess, from eavesdropping as did the one I discovered at a reception. It was during a harsh […]
For nearly two decades, Vanessa Judelman has been helping clients to develop leaders who inspire great results. She is a speaker, facilitator, talent management consultant and certified coach. We caught up with Vanessa for a brief interview to learn more about her passions and plans for the year ahead: Editor: Tell us about your personal career […]