• Feb 2, 2025

Advertise Your Frustrations

Yes, it's important to know what your Working Frustrations are, but how well have you communicated them with your team? Advertising your Frustrations not only builds trust, but can make your job easier.

  • Jan 20, 2025

Productivity Tool vs. Psychometric Tool

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What makes Working Genius different from tools like StrengthFinders, DISC, and Myers Briggs?

  • Dec 1, 2024

Supercharge Your Marketing Team with Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Model

Marketing thrives on teamwork. It’s a fast-moving, ever-changing field where success depends on collaboration, thoughtful strategy, and smooth execution. Think of it as a beautifully choreographed dance—each person has their own unique part, and when everything comes together, its synchronicity at its finest. But like any great performance, success doesn’t happen by chance. It takes careful planning, an understanding of everyone’s strengths, and a commitment to setting your team up for success.

  • Nov 1, 2024

Are you the Ideal Team Player? Part 2, Hunger

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Imagine a team player who truly has it all: humility, hunger, and exceptional interpersonal skills. This trio is a game-changer, supercharging the formation of high-performing teams and elevating their effectiveness to new heights. What truly sets this model apart is the synergy of its three key attributes. Missing just one can make teamwork challenging, or even unworkable.

  • Oct 1, 2024

The World of Leadership Quotients

  • Richard Foulis
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There is quite a lot of information in this blog so if the topic interests you deeply, allow at least 10 minutes to digest this content. The short version is that the 8 Quotients or Intelligences are: Generational (GQ) Executional (XQ) Intelligence (IQ) Digital (DQ) Emotional (EQ) Cultural (CQ) Social (SQ) Adversity (AQ)

  • Sep 1, 2024

The Key to a Great Board Meeting is...

  • Richard Foulis
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In reality, there's only one change you need to make to transform your "bored" meetings to engaging. That's right, just one. We all understand the significance of board meetings; indeed, they are extremely important. However, they frequently become a substantial missed opportunity due to inadequate planning and execution. To remedy this, if you're seeking more effective board meetings, pay attention to this advice.

  • Aug 1, 2024

Are you the Ideal Team Player? Part 1, Humility

  • Richard Foulis
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Imagine a team player who truly has it all: humility, hunger, and exceptional interpersonal skills. This trio is a game-changer, supercharging the formation of high-performing teams and elevating their effectiveness to new heights. What truly sets this model apart is the synergy of its three key attributes. Missing just one can make teamwork challenging, or even unworkable.

  • Jul 1, 2024

20 Signs Your Board Meetings Suck

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"If I didn't have to go to or lead meetings, I would really love my job more". Have you ever said this? Or thought it? Don't worry if you said yes because at some point (or all the time right now) we have all felt this way.

  • Jun 3, 2024

Essential Questions for Interviewing a Candidate for a Not-for-Profit Board Position

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When it comes to selecting the right candidate for a not-for-profit board position, asking the right questions is crucial. But first, let’s discuss a key thing you’ve potentially been doing wrong. You’re forgetting that board interviews are INTERVIEWS! Tell the truth. You’ve been in prospect interviews where the prospect couldn’t get a word in edgewise. Right? You’re not interviewing at all. You’re selling.

  • May 1, 2024

Strategic Planning for Not-for-profits

  • Richard Foulis
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Strategic planning for not-for-profits. You just sighed, didn’t you? Strategic planning for not-for-profits is essential. It may seem daunting and often gets postponed, but it is a critical task that requires attention. Many find it overwhelming and are unsure how to execute it effectively without incurring significant costs. It is important to focus on the substantial benefits of strategic planning. This process allows organisations to step back and view their role within the sector, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to support a unique and impactful mission. It also helps in developing a compelling vision for the organisation's work that inspires both members and leadership.