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By Ken Keis. Everything in life centers around measurement—money, travel, time, age, weight, volume, temperature, stock indexes—the list is endless. Even underdeveloped countries use the rising of the sun and moon and the changing of the seasons as measurements. Yet, my experience has been that most people do not have a personal measurement strategy to help improve their lives. A proper assessment/measurement strategy can offer amazing freedom, clarity, direction, and release to individuals and organizations. Let me present an example: At one time or another, many of us have driven a vehicle…

By Sue Edwards, ACC, CHRP. What would January be without personal commitments for change?  It’s a chance for a fresh start!  With the promise of a new year before us, we believe that anything is possible. Yet, all too often February can bring a familiar refrain of resolutions not kept and promises broken. What can you do this year to change this pattern and ensure your resolutions have staying power? Here’s my list of 7 Sure-Fire Steps to take you from Resolutions to the Results you desire… You’ve Got To…

By Laura Macro. At this new century unfolds, there is a business imperative for continuous learning supported by both employers, and employees. As ‘baby boomers’ retire from the workforce; as the pace of change accelerates through globalization, technology advancements, and restructuring; as the workplace becomes more complex and timelines more rushed, there is an urgent need for the development of future leaders and effective contributors. Therefore, asking an employer for sponsorship of professional development is a win/win request   Tips on asking employer to sponsor professional development and/or education: 1.…

Branding is a process started by large corporations like Nike as part of a marketing strategy in the 1980’s.  It is a concept which had them selling their customers an image and an idea.  Soon, along with the pair of running shoes you were buying, you were also buying into the concept, and “just doing it.” Similarly, your Bell telephone service isn’t just about a tool, it’s about the way we are all connected. Advertising has become less about the product and more about the feeling the company wants you…

By Daisy Wright. Recently I had the privilege of speaking to approximately fifty individuals from diverse professions and countries about self-branding for career success. At the start of the presentation, the group was asked to look at logos of companies such as Nike, McDonald’s, Tim Horton’s, Volvo and Enron, and to say whatever came to mind when they saw the logos. One person mentioned “Just Do It” in reference to Nike.  Another blurted out “Always Fresh” to Tim Horton’s; “Reliable and Safe” with respect to Volvo, and “Scam and Unscrupulous”…

By Dr. Andrew Vujnovich, Colin Holbrow, PCC, and Linda Schnabel, PCC, © 2008-03-18 In Reach out and touch someone; connect with kindness and respect! Relationship-centred Transformational Leadership demands we engage all hearts and minds in a special, organized, performance and behavioural enhancement effort. This is aimed at creating community and inclusivity, growing relationships, solidifying teamwork, building reciprocity, improving services, reducing costs, and pleasing customers and team-mates; as well as improving quality, work and home life, and employee morale. It calls for empathy and emotional maturity. The key to Relationship-centred Transformational…