3 sure fire considerations for Strategic Planning now
Why was I laughing, my neighbours were probably wondering – not a “ladylike” titter but a big, out loud guffaw (what Jamaicans call a “dutty laugh”)?
4 tactics for successfully leading your team back to work
As the lockdown eases, and our economies “reopen”, what should leaders be considering?I was speaking with a client earlier this week, getting updated on how his business was faring.
Life feeling out of control? Here’s how to refocus
How do we deal with the uncertainty of knowing what will happen next in this pandemic? Is it possible to even get to the point of “delicious ambiguity” as Gilda Radner posits?
What are you packing for your journey to the new normal?
I got a shock last week when my client turned up for his ZOOM call in a suit and tie. I commented on this and we had a brief conversation about the ridiculousness of wearing suit and tie as standard dress in offices in Jamaica.
When Your Plans Get Upended, What’s Left? Your Mission
I returned to Toronto from Jamaica on March 5, having completed the last of 3 Strategic Planning assignments for beloved clients there. They were clear on their strategy, and I was clear on mine.
How to Stay Grounded in Turbulent Times
By now, many of us are working from home, and are finding it’s a HUGE adjustment. In this vlog, I share 3 temptations that I have experienced over 27 years of working from home.
3 Temptations of Working at Home
By now, many of us are working from home, and are finding it’s a HUGE adjustment. In this vlog, I share 3 temptations that I have experienced over 27 years of working from home.
Leading From Home
We are hearing a lot of “working from home”. But how do we lead from our home? In this video, I share 3 things I believe are critical for leaders to effectively lead their teams virtually. Please do not hesitate to call or email me with questions, or to discuss any of the points I made.
Keep Calm, Take Care of Yourself and Plan!
In the pre-dawn darkness, I raised my wrist, tapping my Apple watch to check the time. 4.27 a.m. I had been awake for at least 30 minutes, thoughts of the Covid-19 virus weighing heavily, pushing all prospects of sleep further away.
Need to get things done urgently? Try patience
“Marguerite! You are not listening to me!” Wade blurted, his voice at a pitch, likely honed from his years as a professional cricketer, shouting to his teammates on the field.