A Celebratory Moment Tarnished by a Lapse in Judgement
The Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s lapse in judgement has forever tarnished a moment of celebration.
Scoring on and off the field
Bravo Ronaldo, team first and staying professional even when your ego may be hurt!
'The View' can't see that Halloween is for Kids
This was a bad idea from conception through to execution! Taking adult news headlines and making children's halloween costumes, did anyone think this through?
An apology goes a long way to rewind Corden’s ban
Here is a great example of the power of an apology to fix a wrong. Comedian James Corden did the right thing when he was called-out on social media for being verbally abusive to restaurant staff.
'Mistaken Humour' costs an executive his job
This is just another example of people forgetting that their personal and professional brands are constantly on display thanks to social media
Beyond Meat's Head of Operations forgets his head
Beyond Meat's Head of Operations forgets his head when he allegedly punched and bit a person's nose following a vehicular accident.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a Swimming Cap
Does it really take this long to do what’s obviously right?!
"Zero tolerance" but no checkpoints?
This is a good example by a Montreal School Board doing the right thing but there was a better way...
Aviva shows their Size only Amplified their Brand Blunder
Frankly, the sexist comments made during the shareholders meeting were unacceptable and insulting to all women.
The Beginning of Equity in Women’s Team Sports
It’s taken over 5 years in the courts but finally some good news for the US Women’s soccer team.
Take Accountability Even If it Hurts
Walmart wants a new trial instead of taking accountability for their lack of equitable support for a long=tenured employee with Down Syndrome.
Simple Acts Make Big Impacts
Something so simple yet profound just happened during a football (soccer) game. leaving ripples across the world
Miss-educated Director of Education: 'Colour blind' equality doesn’t lead to calling the police on a 4-year-old student
How can a Director of Education not do their homework? Teachers called Police on 4-year-old kindergarten student...
This teacher taught us the importance of staying on brand...
Another example of stepping over the boundaries and damaging your leadership brand...
Actions speak louder than words: Old Navy ‘Tees’ up the year ahead
Old Navy shows how to brand authentically and put their words into year-round action.
The Cost of Ignoring...
Most people never stop to think about the costs and impacts of ignoring someone.
Do Better Mr. Better.com
Part of a CEO's role is to represent the company's brand and ensure company values are represented in everything they do. So what happens when a CEO publicly tarnishes their brand?
Diversity & Inclusion: Practical Implementation for Leaders – Part I: How to Build Your Team
D&I offers numerous benefits, but many leaders are unsure of how to implement it within their teams without waiting for their company to take action... During this 3-part blog series
Diversity & Inclusion: Practical Implementation for Leaders – PART II: Building and Maintaining a Strong D&I Team
So, you’ve put together your diverse team (if you haven’t yet, read Part 1). Now what? There are three rules I used for all of my teams:
Diversity & Inclusion: Practical Implementation for Leaders – PART III: My Results
High performing teams need to feel that their opinions are important and valued. When people feel like they’re being listened to, they participate which leads to new ideas and increased engagement.
Leadership Feedback: Using the S-S-C Approach
When successfully completed, the results from S-S-C will help your growth as a leader and support your efforts of building a stronger, more effective team. This method enables a focus on improvements