In search of simplicity in your organization – 5 Questions to ask

A few months ago, in the aftermath of Steve Jobs passing, when all you could read about was what Steve Jobs said/did/was/ate/slept/created/made/designed etc., I came upon this Jobs-gem that so captivated me that I wrote it on a 3” x 5” card which I keep on my desk beside – what else?  My Macbook:   […]

Soaring with happiness – power of appreciating someone’s work!

Now, whilst I know that I am in charge of my own happiness, it really is lovely when someone actually tells you how much they appreciate you.  I just received this e-mail from a client, and it has just simply made my heart SOAR!   “Marguerite,  I’ve been meaning to thank you so very much […]

The secret to learning fast ….

As I trudged my way to the bunny slope for my second ski lesson, I watched a 4 year old boy walking with his dad, stoop down, grab a handful of snow, place it in his mouth and then continue on his journey, much joy and delight on his little face.  Throughout the morning I […]

Bring your teddy bear to work

I was fascinated by this interview with Sreedhari Desai, an Assistant Professor at Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina.  Sreedhari has found that “adults are less likely to cheat and more likely to engage in pro-social behaviour when reminders of children, such as teddy bears and crayons, are present”.   My facilitator toolbox is […]

Preparing to lead – The List

So many of my readers have requested “the list” to which I referred in my previous blog.  I am delighted to share it.  Bear in mind that it was prepared as a prelude to facilitating a workshop.  However, can you see its application to the daily task of leading? Prepare, prepare, prepare! Being fully prepared […]

Reaching the next peak of your leadership

Two weeks ago I was a conference presenter at the International Association of Facilitators annual North America conference in Denver, Colorado.  My workshop, which I co facilitated with my friend Sandra Cooper, was about “Getting Participants Into the Spirit”. Guided by the Conference Theme: “Facilitation at a Higher Level: Reaching the Next Peak” the description […]