KAIZEN has two meanings. In Sanskrit, kaizen means, renew the heart and make it good. Kaizen is also a Japanese philosophy and system of continuous improvement...Kai meaning "change", "renew", "reform" and Zen meaning "good", "virtue". A literary translation of kai-zen is "betterment" that focuses on doing more with less which we, in the West, have … [Read more...]
Management vs Leadership…A Dance of Head and Heart
July 25, 2017 by
Harmony and productivity result when management and leadership work in partnership, doing things right and doing the right things. Entrepreneurs, artists and other self-governed individuals are both President and CEO of their own enterprise. As President, you lead from the heart to: Develop your personal mission Define your direction … [Read more...]
Crafting Career Success in the 21st Century
March 31, 2017 by
The increasing rate of change globally and technologically is calling for a personal redefinition of career success. Over the last twenty to thirty years, it has become increasingly common for people to switch jobs, change roles within an organization and even careers every 2.5 to 3 years or even less. The Baby Boomers, a huge demographic, now just … [Read more...]
How can Sustainable Success be Possible?
March 12, 2017 by
There’s no time like right now to stop and assess your strengths, opportunities, and threats and make some healthy choices that will empower you and transform your life. I call it developing personal leadership and cultivating resilience. While this, in my view, is a life way, a mindful lifestyle practice that can lead to personal fulfillment … [Read more...]
Coaching for Professional Development, Business Best-Practices and Personal Growth
July 4, 2016 by
I signed up for a 12 session coaching program with Kaizen Leadership Institute to develop my ability to manage in a more organized and efficient manner without changing my commitment to the democratic organizational structure at Pure and Simple, my business of 20 years. After 3 months of coaching, I’ve enjoyed significant improvement in my … [Read more...]
Inspired Leadership A Must for the 21st Century
October 29, 2014 by
In the midst of the global economic, cultural and ecological turbulence we live in – a time in which organizations straddle local, regional, national and international structures – leaders need to engage, empower and inspire their workforce: their human capital, their people. To do so, leaders must be inspired, engaged and empowered. Inspired … [Read more...]
Taking Your Business to the Next Level
July 21, 2014 by
Every entrepreneur reaches a point of business complexity where the scope and scale of the operation is beyond their capacity to fulfill on their own. This point in the lifecycle of a business presents great risks to the entrepreneur. It can be a time of great stress and compromised decision-making ability or, if caught and acted upon in good time, … [Read more...]
No matter what, be human first!
July 11, 2014 by
No matter what... Life's a sketch, a drama that triggers emotion, Where one inspired phrase can send hope soaring And one clumsy act can dash what has been built. No matter what... Remember people, no matter who, are human first. Deep within, awaken the compassionate heart And summon the human in you. No matter what... Embrace change … [Read more...]
Workplace Stress – Cause of Anxiety
March 3, 2014 by
Workplace stress and stress-related illnesses costs the Canadian economy $5 billion a year, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. The 10 Top Workplace Stressors The treadmill syndrome. Too much to do at once, requiring the 24 hour workday. Random interruptions Doubt. Employees aren't sure what is … [Read more...]
7 Action Strategies for a Healthy Workplace Culture
February 28, 2014 by
Be the change you want to see in the world. Gandhi Leadership action can help transform a toxic work environment into a healthy workplace culture – a place that appeals, engages, develops and retains its workers. You CAN Affect Change! Consider the impact on your environment if your workplace culture enabled your people to: Share … [Read more...]
