Blog: Epiphanies at Work | Jill Malleck

As a coach and consultant, I enjoy writing on a variety of topics. Here is my latest thinking on leaders, teams and organizational development. If you want to read specifically about a certain topic, just click one of them below.

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Leaders Giving Way: Part II

Just as I’m thinking about leaders who “give and take” I read two news items back-to-back which illustrate different styles
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Leaders Giving Way Part I

Sitting in traffic I’m amazed at how few drivers let others in. It’s rush hour, I know, and we all
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Put Purpose First

“Eat the frog first” is a time management concept inspired by Mark Twain and made popular by author Brian Tracy.
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Build Your Self-Confidence as an Anchor during Change

The Leaders I coach are working on something significant and personal. First, they learn to see their current behaviours and
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Self-Improvement that doesn’t hurt: Explore Options with others

Professional and personal development is work, so let's not pretend it just happens. Many advise that the way to self-improvement
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New New Years Resolutions

We’ve all read the dismal statistics on the failure rate of keeping our New Year’s Resolutions. Want a change? Here’s
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Everyday Recognition Matters Most

As we near year-end many leaders are thinking about how to recognize their employees. While special gestures are always a
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Change Interpersonal Conflict to Positive Action

Rocca** is a leader who often finds herself trapped in the middle of interpersonal conflicts. She is a likable and
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They told what they think of you – now what?

Jacqui** is a leader who has just received her first 360-degree feedback report. She brings it to our coaching session
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Leaders Fighting Fires: What Darby Did

It’s hard, especially if you are Canadian, to not love the way Darby Allen leads. He’s the fire chief who
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How do you change when your leader changes?

One of the more significant changes we deal with at work is the change in our reporting relationship. Ray is
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Turn Relentless Focus into Attentiveness

Jody* is a leader on the rise. He’s been promoted twice in the last two years, having proven he can
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How to Engage with Interest not Aggression

Ralph is an experienced leader who comes to our Coaching sheepishly. “In the last year, two great people have quit
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4 Ways Leaders Help You Receive Feedback

Busting out of the shackles of bureaucratic process feels great. I’m excited by the changes I’m seeing in the annual
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How to become a more patient and attentive leader

Ordinary life is a rich practice field, and the Leaders I coach are often surprised to discover they can build
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Today’s Leaders Make it Safe to Play

I work and play in the heart of Canada’s technology triangle – Waterloo, Ontario - the home of Blackberry, Open
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