Resources
research papers/reports
According to a study by the International Coach Federation, when businesses hire coaches, they get 70% improved work performance and 51% improved team effectiveness.
https://www.coachfederation.org/files/FileDownloads/NeedCoaching.pdf
The 2018 Deloitte Millennial Survey provides key information on Millennial’s and Gen Z’s in the workplace.
Vertical Leadership Development – Part 1 – explains the competencies and mindset required for leading in a complex world.
blogs
https://hbr.org/2013/01/strategic-leadership-the-esssential-skills
https://www.strategy-business.com/article/10-Principles-of-Strategic-Leadership?gko=25cec
https://hbr.org/2012/01/three-skills-every-21st-century-manager-needs
https://fs.blog/mental-models/
books & book chapters
The First 90 Days, Harvard Business School Press
The Extraordinary Leader, McGraw-Hill
The Authentic Leader, DC Press
The Gifts of Imperfection, Hazeldon
Five Great Books That Will Make You a Better Leader – this blog lists five excellent new leadership books. They look good but I haven’t read any yet.
Servant Leadership in Action – the most recent edition of this book by Ken Blanchard with chapters from THE leaders in leadership. This one always seems to make it on everyone’s list of great leadership books.
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson and Joseph Grenny – one of those books we should all read to hone our communication at work.
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team (aka. The 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team) by Patrick Lenzioni. A quick and simple read but don’t let that fool you. Lenzioni has created a solid and effective program to improve trust, communication and performance of teams. (Full disclosure – I’m certified as a trainer.
Blue Ocean Strategy by Kim and Mauborgne – This book is touted as a way to obliterate the competition. I prefer to read it in the spirit of bringing innovative thinking into the workplace.
websites
Harvard Business Review – my all-time favorite site for getting up to date and relevant info on leadership, future of business, data etc.
Glass Door – a great resource for senior job postings and reviews on companies where you may be interested in working.
Your Company’s website – we all get so busy we neglect to check in with our own website for up to date information and the latest culture temperature.
Forbes – like HBR, lots of good aggregated information, especially on innovation, leadership, finance etc.
CEO.com – a great site with original content and lots of interview with current CEO’s.
Hack Management 2.0 – different than other sites as it welcomes posts by anyone on relevant management topics and encourages interaction with its community.
Reality Based Leadership – I recently discovered Cy Wakeman, her research and her message – get rid of drama in the workplace. Check out her SXSW talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk1JlzlDd4E
Center for Creative Leadership – has excellent leadership research and reports.
Deloitte Canada – industry trends, research (mostly business/financial) and relevant for our country.
The Change Blog Thrive Global – Sometimes we all need a little inspiration.
videos
Big Idea
Embracing Paradox
Three Personas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziYjbhf4zpQ
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