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Must You Choose Between Vibe and Scale?

  • Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
  • On February 15, 2017
When did it happen? That group of carefully selected, clever high-performers you hired that have gladly followed you, many from day one – when did the culture change? When did “we” become “us” and “them”? That growth will change the office vibe is a scary eventuality of many successful start-ups. At some point standing in […]
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Good Manager. Bad Manager. What Have You Learned?

  • Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
  • On February 15, 2016
You’ve probably had both good managers and bad managers in your career. But have you used your experience to become a better manager yourself? I was reflecting on this question recently and made a list of the attributes I’ve seen both in good and bad managers. Specifically, I’m talking about my direct managers – MDs, […]
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What Kind Of Skipper Are You?

  • Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
  • On December 6, 2014
The sailing season has ended and the boats are out of the water, wrapped up for the winter. Reflecting on the boats I was fortunate to crew on, I’m struck by how much the skippers’ leadership styles directly impacted our race performance and found that these provide valuable leadership lessons that can be applied to […]
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Practicing The Art Of Influence

  • Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
  • On October 6, 2013
Is your manager standing in the way of your next key investment? Are you frustrated that your team doesn’t follow your instructions? Is your spouse arguing over the what vacation to take next, and she/he just won’t see reason?   Every day we try to convince others to do things our way, agree to our decisions, […]
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Take Control Of Your Priorities – Make It Stick This Time!

  • Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
  • On May 7, 2013
How stressed are you at work? Are you keeping up with all your family demands? Yes, it’s time to look at prioritization and time management – again. I hear it daily from friends, clients and family members. You know you’ll feel so much better when you get control of your priorities but you also know […]
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Stop Wasting Money On Your Leadership Events

  • Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
  • On April 8, 2013
How much money are you spending on leadership events and internal conferences each year? Are these having the desired impact in your business or are they simply an engaging and fun way to recognize your people? The direct costs of running these events include: venue costs; flights and other transportation; accommodation; and external speakers. This […]
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Building A Climate For Creativity Takes 360 Degree Focus

  • Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
  • On March 12, 2013
By Sharon de Korte Guest blogger, Sharon de Korte of Innovation Bound, takes an in-depth look at how leaders can do more than just talk about innovation. They can create the climate through a clear framework and specific questions that drive actions in their organizations. Creativity became a key development focus area for businesses ever […]
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Four Priorities To Make Hiring A Strength

  • Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
  • On February 26, 2013
  Whether you are a job seeker, hiring manager or business leader, there is one common objective – to be or to have the right person, in the right role, at the right time. Why is it then that hiring is the weakest, most frustrating aspect of talent management for so many?   Job seekers find it […]
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