I’m a nerd for both neuroscience and leadership, so you can just imagine how jazzed I was when I found out about the NeuroLeadership Institute! The term NeuroLeadership was coined by its CEO David Rock, and he has also written Quiet Leadership, Your Brain at Work, and Coaching with the Brain in Mind. A modelContinue reading “The Neuroscience of Psychological Safety”
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How Leaders can Cultivate Development in Others
Personal growth and development is hard and painful. It can be scary. We often know where we need to improve and even how to do it, but we still face resistance to getting started. Developmental psychology acknowledges that the evolution of the self can be painful and distressing because it involves leaving behind, or losing,Continue reading “How Leaders can Cultivate Development in Others”
The actual, underlying reason you’re trying (and failing) to keep everyone happy
My friend Dave started mentioning a new word a little while back. In the context of leadership, he would say “differentiated” or “undifferentiated”. These words would often be accompanied by the concept of anxiety in leaders and organizations. I got the idea just enough to stay with the conversation. Something along the lines of peopleContinue reading “The actual, underlying reason you’re trying (and failing) to keep everyone happy”
Last week, I was mentioned in a newspaper article. Or, rather, I wasn’t mentioned.
The article talked about me and one of the worst experiences of my life, but described me only as “the wife of a fellow soldier”. I had a really strong response to this. I had to go for a hard run before I could begin processing it. I slept on it and received support fromContinue reading “Last week, I was mentioned in a newspaper article. Or, rather, I wasn’t mentioned.”
To those who ask what women could possibly contribute the Armed Forces since men have done very well on their own since the beginning of time…
Canadian Army Brigadier-General Jennie Carignan OMM MSM CD gave the keynote speech at the Canada 150 Servicewomen’s Salute Dinner at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa ON. Here is a transcript*: Having women involved in all domains of society has created wealth for our homeland. Countries where men and women both share and contribute equallyContinue reading “To those who ask what women could possibly contribute the Armed Forces since men have done very well on their own since the beginning of time…”
I’ve been asked what I would like to hear in the apology to survivors of Military Sexual Trauma tomorrow
Just a couple of weeks ago, the official date was set for the formal apology to survivors of Military Sexual Trauma. Since then I’ve been asked, and thought a lot about, what I hope to hear. What I’d like to hear is a fullsome and accurate understanding of the harm that has been done toContinue reading “I’ve been asked what I would like to hear in the apology to survivors of Military Sexual Trauma tomorrow”
Our definition of Justice needs to encompass these additional aspects
In 2013, I woke up to a man sexually assaulting me in my own bed. He was a senior officer in the military. Over two years later, I made a statement to the police. It may seem like a long time to wait, but less than a quarter of sexual assaults are ever reported atContinue reading “Our definition of Justice needs to encompass these additional aspects”
A word from Lieutenant General Jennie Carignan – Chief of Professional Conduct and Culture
LGen Jennie Carignan appeared before the Standing Committee on the Status of Women regarding her role as Chief Professional Conduct and Culture. Here is what she said.
Healthy Culture Library
Back to Resources | Jump to Contents I believe it’s the leader’s job to shape culture. What’s culture? It’s “the way we do things around here”. It’s the way we talk to each other, the way we send emails, the way we run meetings. It’s how we greet one another. It’s whether we treat oneContinue reading “Healthy Culture Library”
Psychological Safety Library
Back to Resources | Jump to Contents Great leaders foster psychological safety by creating an environment where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered to share their ideas without fear of judgment or punishment. They actively encourage open communication, show genuine appreciation for diverse perspectives, and respond to mistakes with curiosity rather than criticism. ByContinue reading “Psychological Safety Library”
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