by Jay Elliott | Nov 4, 2019 | Behaviour, Boardroom Breakfast, Leadership
“A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.” — Ralph Lauren A clear and inspiring vision is arguably one of the most powerful tools in the leadership toolbox. It provides well-defined...
by Jennifer Elliott, CEO and Founder, Integrity and Values | Aug 7, 2019 | Behaviour, Boardroom Breakfast, Leadership
In this article, we’ll explore HOW to give effective feedback. For most of us, giving feedback is uncomfortable. At the same time, if you don’t you will get the behaviours you tolerate – and we know that high performance takes place in an environment of high...
by Jennifer Elliott, CEO and Founder, Integrity and Values | Jul 3, 2019 | Behaviour, Boardroom Breakfast, Leadership
In our recent Integrity and Values Boardroom Breakfast, we began the conversation on Feedback. In this article – and a few to follow – I’ll share some practical kitchen tools and techniques to master the art of giving effective feedback and cutting to the chase. How...
by Jennifer Elliott, CEO and Founder, Integrity and Values | Nov 30, 2018 | Behaviour, Boardroom Breakfast, Business Development
Several years ago we were approaching the end of year. We’d made budget and were shooting for our stretch goal. One more sale was going to do it. I bagged the sale. I was thrilled with myself! I told the team that we’d done it – that we’d made the goal. And we planned...
by Jay Elliott | Dec 5, 2017 | Behaviour, Business Development, Leadership, Personal Development
When was the last time you made a really good decision in business and in life? Think about it. What was the decision? Where were you when you made that decision? And, what were you doing? Chances are, you made that decision at a time when you were not distracted and...