"We cannot lead without feeling the pain of living, because the things we do to avoid feeling pain result in poor leadership. We don’t acknowledge others. We try to control everything. We lose our temper and criticize others disproportionately. If we don’t feel our emotions, we are...

"Fret not where the road will take you. Instead, concentrate on the first step. That is the hardest part and that is what you are responsible for. Once you take that step, let everything do what it naturally does and the rest will follow. Don't go with the flow. Be the flow."
– Rule...

Earlier this year, I was honoured to train a team at a world-famous nonprofit. I felt that Groundwork would be a perfect fit for them and it was a significant opportunity with some big challenges to address.

As I learned more about their team's challenges, it was clear that they faced common pain...

In a recent coaching session with two very busy co-founders, this important question came up:

"How do we make sure we accomplish our priorities when our calendars are already so full?"

For those who are not familiar, Focus Areas is a simple one-page document we create each quarter inside the...

Dear Groundwork Community,

Micromanagement is a challenge many of us face, and it's a question I've been asked frequently in my career. I'd like to share some insights on effectively managing this situation.

Firstly, understand that micromanagement often stems from fear—a fear of failure,...