I have spent years figuring out how to get more done in a day. But in 2020, I discovered there is room for both peace and productivity, even in the same day.
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Inspiration from Nature: January 2021
January Book of the month: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. Image Credit: Fox at Snowy Den by: Jerry Schmanda
Tap into the Team’s Inner GPS
Have you ever looked up at the sky and marveled at the majestic V-formation of Canada Geese as they migrate south for the winter? Their journey is a feat of navigation and a deeply inspiring example of working together. So how on earth do they do it?
Inspiration from Nature: November 2020
Courageous Leadership is unwavering confidence in everything you do. Through thick and thin, failure and success, providing those you lead with the confidence that you have their best interests at heart.
All the Feelings of Fall
This morning I woke up with a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach that nothing will ever be the same. I go through this every year when I feel the temperature drop and the leaves start to fall. It brings out a feeling of melancholy that I just can’t seem to shake.
Inspiration from Nature: October 2020
Courageous leadership means digging deep into your experiences as well as your heart and soul and doing what is ultimately best for your business, and your people.
My Least Favourite Question
This summer I have found myself lying on my back watching the clouds float by, much like I did when I was a kid. Allowing myself the time to daydream without a result or an agenda in mind is something that seems to have drifted away in my adult life.
Inspiration from Nature: September 2020
Courageous leadership means being authentic in all realms of my life, learning from mistakes and acknowledging to others when I could have made a better decision.
Rediscover your Inner Child
This summer I have found myself lying on my back watching the clouds float by, much like I did when I was a kid. Allowing myself the time to daydream without a result or an agenda in mind is something that seems to have drifted away in my adult life.
Inspiration from Nature: August 2020
Courageous Leadership is being engaged, compassionate, direct, and willing to show vulnerability. It is supporting and challenging those around you while celebrating the wins.
Go Jump in the Lake
Every year I hear myself say, “The summer is so short, if only it was just a little bit longer.” It’s the Canadian dilemma. Of course we can handle ALL seasons, but there is something extra sweet about those long, lazy, and sunny afternoons.
Inspiration from Nature: July 2020
Leadership Courage means eyes wide open! It’s going to get easier and easier as more and more of us step up and do the highest.
Inspiration from Nature: June 2020
Courageous Leadership means modeling behaviour that helps build confidence, drives innovation and demonstrates to the team that you will be there even in difficult times.
Peaceful Productivity
After an extended period of keeping our distance, we can’t help but miss the simple pleasures in life. I miss that sweet feeling of connection when I step through the door of a loved one, being greeted with a warm hug and a friendly smile.
Inspiration from Nature: May 2020
Courageous Leadership is being authentic even when you think you aren’t good enough. Courage might actually be what’s most required of a leader when confidence is waning.
We are ALL in this together
Today my heart breaks for the world. At a time when we are feeling more disconnected than ever, I find it difficult that we are being held apart. I am a hugger, a hand-shaker and I’ve always been fond of how the French greet each other with a kiss on each cheek. And now, two meters is our new normal. It makes me sad.
Inspiration from Nature: April 2020
Courageous Leadership the ability to consistently demonstrate empathy towards those you lead through compassion, honesty and vulnerability.
Complimentary Coaching
During this challenging time, it’s important for us to give back to our community. We have carved out some time for some pro bono work. If you or your team are struggling right now, please reach out to EDGE3 to find out about our complimentary coaching for the month of April.
Savour the seasons. Even winter!
It had been a long stressful week. I was satisfied with the outcome of the work that I had done, but it was definitely time for some rest. The couch was calling to me; I had a long list of binge-worthy shows just waiting to be watched.
Inspiration from Nature: March 2020
Courageous Leadership is when I lean into a deeper knowing, listening and acting on the quiet whispering of my soul even if my mind is telling me no.
TRUST, TEAMS…and a little more LOVE
The challenging thing about human beings is that we are utterly complicated creatures. Sometimes we don’t even know ourselves, yet we are expected to operate on a high level in teams with other people who are also trying to figure themselves out.
Inspiration from Nature: February 2020
Leaders who are reflective about living their values and who invest in deep caring relationships will always have courage
What is courageous leadership to you?
There have been moments when I feel like I am crumbling inside and unsure what to do next. I try to stand tall and operate from a place of truth and consider what is the decision for the highest good.
I wish you peace
It was a day of back-to-back meetings and now we were on the road to our favourite downtown restaurant. I was feeling exhausted, but exhilarated by the day’s events, somehow fueled by the intensity of it all.
How Gritty Are You?
The thing I love most about my work is helping companies build culture. When team members feel connected to the business on an emotional level, they are more likely to rise to the occasion when things get tough….
Inspiration from Nature: November 2019
It’s your unlimited power to care and to love that can make the biggest difference in the quality of your life – Tony Robbins
Surrender to the Moment: October 2019
I scurried around Cherry Island in final preparation for our September retreat. We had a full complement of guests arriving with a sunset cruise and a camp fire planned for the evening. There was a slight sprinkling of rain as I looked to the gray skies with fingers crossed. And then the skies opened up…
News Release
NEWS RELEASE October 2, 2019 Searchlight Partners are delighted to announce the expansion of their Leadership development and consulting practice in collaboration with David Graham & EDGE3. Through this partnership,…
Nature is a Force to be Reckoned With: September 2019
It started as a peaceful morning. We were staying in a secluded little resort and I woke up early to explore the nature trails. The staff directed me to the small opening in the trees and I was off. I breathed in the mossy scented air, felt the stress melt away and I was instantly in my happy place.
Adventure Awaits!: August 2019
When I was kid we would go on long summer vacations. The whole family would pile into our wood-paneled station wagon and we would head south. Before we hit the highway, my Dad would remind us that we were going on an adventure.