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As you continue to grow and develop both personally and professionally, you will find that your circles or networks will change. Those that support and encourage your growth will continue to do so actively or passively based on their perception of the value they can bring. Those who are envious or jealous will begin to […]
December 27, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Leaders know the power of their ability to communicate. With the knowledge of the power of communication, comes an appreciation for the need to manage it effectively. While it is easy to focus primarily on the intent, saying what one means, it is equally important to manage communication for impact as well. In managing the […]
October 6, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Crisis management refers to tactics employed in response to any form of disruption that may impact the organization’s business or activity for any length of time. While most organizations have a plan, the need or importance for one became heightened post-9/11 and in light of the more recent episodes of workplace violence. Organizations need to […]
September 28, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
The leadership path is often paved with mistakes. These mistakes, both minor and major, are the metal that can either forge or destroy leaders and their reputations along the way. The reality is that there is no such thing as a perfect leader, there are leaders who have honed their skill through trial and error. […]
August 31, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Everyone has an opinion about everything it seems. It can be particularly frustrating when those opinions come in the form of candid, constructive feedback from a third-party. The frustration is rooted in not knowing the intentions of the third-party in providing such feedback – is it based on observation or speculation, is it intended to […]
August 31, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
For the most part, it’s been argued that the point is that you are there (where ever that is) regardless of how you got there. Well, sometimes, how you got there is just as, if not more important. Sometimes the value of the journey is worth sacrificing (albeit a controllable one) the outcome. In the […]
August 15, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Problem solving strategies provide a great deal of value in an organization’s efforts to implement lean principles. Effective problem solving strategies allow the organization to drill down to the root cause and any contributing factors of safety incidents, quality spills, and variations to standardized processes. These deviations can then be contained, controlled or completely eliminated. […]
June 13, 2014 by Dr Gail Lewis
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