Earlier this week, we talked about discomfort and how it can stretch, challenge, and invite us to see things differently. Today, let’s lean into that discomfort again and talk about something we don’t always call out: 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.🚩 In today’s workplace, it’s not uncommon to hear leaders speak...
So last week we talked about attrition and how an element of that can be adjusting organizational structures. Let’s dive into that some more.When it comes to government cost saving exercises, restructuring can be a mechanism to find efficiencies, reduce duplication, and realign resources with evolving...
Leadership comes with blind spots. And sometimes, we don’t see the cracks forming until something breaks.⬇️ So why is that some leaders miss what’s happening in their own organizations?How do unsafe environments go unnoticed? How does problematic leadership go unchecked? How do communication breakdowns, exclusion,...
Everyone keeps talking about attrition. But what does that really mean in the context of workforce adjustment?When organizations are faced with the need to find cost savings, a first glance often turns to attrition (leveraging natural departures rather than cutting roles outright). It’s a less...
A thought that’s been sitting with me lately…Someone recently shared a story about being on leave and how others began questioning whether they really needed it based on the things they were doing while away.This isn’t the first time I’ve heard something like this. And...
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀.These are words we’re seeing more frequently across the hashtag#publicservice—each one carrying the weight of change that impacts not just programs and budgets, but people.Behind every efficiency exercise or restructuring decision are people—employees navigating uncertainty, leaders managing tough conversations, and...
I recently read the quote:“Tell me and I’ll forget. Teach me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I’ll learn.”In reading it, I couldn’t help but feel that this was true now more than ever — especially as upskilling, culture and engagement become even more important...
Have you ever walked out of a meeting feeling like you had to apologize for simply asking for what you need? You’re not alone. For many employees, especially in structured or hierarchical workplaces, self-advocacy can feel uncomfortable, even wrong — as if asserting your needs...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a timely reminder that mental health should always be part of the conversation, especially at work. As a leader, I believe one of the most powerful things we can do is create space for others to feel safe, seen,...
If you’re working in the federal public service, you may have heard whispers—or outright announcements—about budget constraints or hiring freezes. Whether it’s a pause on external staffing, reduced funding for initiatives, or a mandate to “do more with less,” these situations are becoming more common...