Influence by design

In this article published in the Spring 2020 issue of Rotman Management, Andy Atkins shares a new way of looking at influence.

Can you be too authentic?

This blog post offers insights and tips on how to balance authenticity professionalism with discretion in communication.

5 biggest failures of leaders in a crisis

The blog post discusses how leaders can learn from these mistakes and offers insights into how they can better navigate crises in the future.

The anatomy of a message

We created an 8-part template to ensure you inform, calm, and educate your teams about what matters.

Drop those bad leadership habits: unlocking the key to EI

This blog post discusses the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in leadership and explores common bad habits that can hinder EI.

Advice for senior leaders who want to advance: Stop hiding, stop drifting

Old habits die hard, and that’s especially true for senior leaders who hold top roles inside their companies.

The surprising advantages of practicing “heads up leadership”

The article provides examples of heads-up leadership in action and offers practical tips for leaders to develop this mindset and approach.

If you’re leading an underperforming team, here’s what you may be overlooking

This blog post, examines common reasons why teams underperform and offers advice for leaders looking to address these issues.

The one-minute speech

By mastering the art of the one-minute speech, leaders can become more influential, persuasive, and impactful in their communications.

You can’t go at it alone: How a great team can be the antidote to loneliness

CEOs must move beyond the hero mindset and build a great leadership team to work with them to deliver on their strategic imperative.