This post was inspired by the Public Safety Leadership course that I recently taught as part of the Fire Service Executive Management Certificate, made possible through a joint initiative between the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Humber College. While we were busy learning leadership concepts in the classroom, fire service professionals were busy writing … Continue reading A First Hand Account on Applying Tuckman’s Team Development Model & More on Servant Leadership
Do Your Managers Have These 10 Essential Skills?
When I speak with colleagues and clients about developing leaders, we don't get too far into the conversation before one of us asks, "what, exactly does leadership development mean?" In part, this is because a laundry list of skills are associated with being a good leader. So what skills do leaders really need? Here's a … Continue reading Do Your Managers Have These 10 Essential Skills?
Thirteen Ways to Make the Most of Your MBTI® Results
When people learn about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® instrument, they are naturally curious to know their "type code." I always ask why. After all, if you're going to invest in learning about yourself, you want to make sure that you benefit from the information. How can you get the most out of your investment? Well, … Continue reading Thirteen Ways to Make the Most of Your MBTI® Results
Career Portfolios: Creating Your Career Collage
Career Portfolios communicate your professional story beyond a resume’s capability. The career portfolios my students recently submitted as one of their assignments have inspired this month’s article. Whether you are a job seeker, career changer, or happily building your career with your current employer, a career portfolio can help you create a balanced and fulfilling … Continue reading Career Portfolios: Creating Your Career Collage
Six Strategies for Impactful Writing
This month’s article is dedicated to the Clear Writing workshop participants. It is always a pleasure to deliver learning material on topics that are relevant, timely, and useful. Many thanks to the Centre for Education and Training for inviting me to deliver Clear Writing workshops. I learned early in my change management work that clear … Continue reading Six Strategies for Impactful Writing
Free Learning Resource that Helps You Make a Difference
This month’s post features a United Nations sponsored website which let's you expand your vocabulary while you "earn" rice to feed the hungry. Do you like to learn? How about helping the less fortunate? Here is the website that can help you to do both. http://www.freerice.com FreeRice, a website run by the United Nations World … Continue reading Free Learning Resource that Helps You Make a Difference
What Makes a Great Presenter
This month’s blog has been inspired by my recent participation in the Canadian Fitness Professional's conference (CanFitPro), the largest fitness conference in the world held right here, in Toronto, Ontario. I always look forward to attending a few good workshops at the CanFitPro conference. In addition to being an informative event, I am continually fascinated … Continue reading What Makes a Great Presenter
Top Ten MBTI® Reading List
This month’s blog has been inspired by the many questions I receive on how to ‘self-study’ your way into understanding personality type. Check out these great books on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® for a good read as well as longer-term benefit potential. (You can purchase hyperlinked book titles directly from amazon.ca) 1. Introduction to Myers-Briggs® Type … Continue reading Top Ten MBTI® Reading List
Teaching to Personality Type (Part 2)
The following article is the second part of a two-part series on Teaching to Personality Type. Read Part 1 to review some popular learning styles for different MBTI® personality types. Here’s what I reaffirmed when I put my insight to use in the classroom…. Different people like to learn in different ways. One of the … Continue reading Teaching to Personality Type (Part 2)
Teaching to Personality Type (Part 1)
The inspiration for this month’s post comes from teaching at a local community college. How would you go about hooking up your new universal remote control? Would you read the instruction manual, ask someone to explain how it works, or learn through trial and error? What would you like to know about your new gadget … Continue reading Teaching to Personality Type (Part 1)
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