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My Blog
Once or twice a week I publish an idea, question, insight or reflection. Topics can be inspired by world events, coaching conversations, random thoughts after a workshop, anything!
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The blog also features guest writers too - colleagues, connections and friends who have a point of view to share.
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Fourth Quarter check in
As we head into the final fourth of 2022, managers and leaders are likely preparing to have formal 1-1‘s with their direct reports....
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 1, 20221 min read
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Wellness
Is more than just collecting data and discussing what to do, then running a webinar with 40% attendance, checking the box and moving on...
Andrew J Calvert
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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Andrew J Calvert
Oct 23, 20220 min read
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Setting Boundaries (Owning your to do list)
When writing / contemplating your to do list. Divide it into 3 categories Things I have to do Things I want to do, and Things other...
Andrew J Calvert
Oct 11, 20221 min read
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Brevity is the soul of wit (tl;dr)
I was having coffee with a friend who told me a 3 minute video is too long for him to review - although if it was of his CEO he might...
Andrew J Calvert
Oct 4, 20221 min read
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Right where you are now
This is a really interesting statement, you might agree or disagree and whichever it is I would like you to think about what it means. It...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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A Leaders' Safety Briefing
When you get on an aircraft you will likely see a safety briefing. They might be in person, they might be humorous, they could be both....
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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Walking up the down escalator
When you finish your full time education and get your first job, you realize how much you need to learn. When you get your first...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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Giving the gift of (a pleasant) surprise
A random act of kindness and encouragement can have echoes that last a lifetime. Last night as I was sitting in my living room reading,...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 6, 20221 min read
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Would you hire...
a coach that didn't listen a counsellor with no empathy a social media manager with no social media presence a lead generation company...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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Too much Recognition?
Over the past 20+ years I have facilitated hundreds of leadership workshops on dozens of topics - change, coaching, delegation,...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 25, 20222 min read
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How are you showing up?
Do you show up, every day? Every time your skills are needed? Each chance you have to contribute to the success of others? And when you...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 23, 20221 min read
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Hold the silence
Doing nothing is my favorite coaching technique. I simply sit, without thinking about what question I will ask next I do this after I...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 26, 20221 min read
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One on One
As a leader I have regular 1-1's with my team Purpose What is your purpose for the 1-1? What do you want to accomplish? How will you know...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 21, 20222 min read
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Decoding the great resignation
We live in an age of mass customization: FB, LI, Amazon, Netflix and their algorithms lead us to expect a bespoke experience tailored to...
Andrew J Calvert
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Building a relationship with a new colleague
Up down and across... You have a new manager, a new junior colleague a new peer. What do you do? If you hear about them ahead of time...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 28, 20221 min read
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The space between us
I recently read of a study that suggested if you move two people’s desks a mere 15 feet further apart, they tend to interact as much as...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 16, 20221 min read
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On Leadership and Being
There is a change in what leadership development is addressing In the past leadership used to be about how to how to give feedback how to...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 9, 20221 min read
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When you argue
As the new general manager in an office of 70+ staff I had this sign on my wall as a reminder to myself and my team. In previous roles I...
Andrew J Calvert
Jun 2, 20221 min read
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Kammavaca: Precepts for a new beginning
One of the most sacred Burmese religious texts, the 'Kammavaca' contains the rules for monastic life, conduct and ceremonies. This is a...
Andrew J Calvert
May 31, 20221 min read
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