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Resilience is 1/3 recovery. This Christmas, or however you choose to celebrate the holiday, take time to down tools, digitally detox, and catch up on sleep. The most resilient people -- military, first responders, extreme athletes, adventurers -- look at recovery as a distinct phase that requires deliberate action. #Leadership #TeamConnection #HolidayReflection

It was a privilege to have Kate Davis and Melissa Hurley attend our final Outside the Wire event of the season. Their insights and candid feedback about their experiences will be invaluable to our improvement process. #leadership #growthmindset #continuousimprovement #leadershipdevelopment #humorintheCsuite ... looking forward to taking in Kate's show this week at Absolute Comedy, Preston Street, Ottawa.

How do great leaders handle the unknown? This simple method works. Gasparotto Group

You control You: Your life, your results. In Clear the Way: Master Your Inner Game, I share how accepting accountability is one of the best ways to foster trust, the #1 determinant of team performance. It’s about embracing experiences, whether positive or negative, and becoming better because of them. Own the problem, even if you didn’t cause it, and watch your influence and your team’s trust grow. Join the newsletter for more insights on mastering your Inner Game. Link in comments. #LeadershipChallenges #Accountability #TeamTrust

Paradox - A situation, person, or thing exhibiting contradictory features or qualities. Paradoxes involve seemingly opposing ideas that exist simultaneously and equally. Their perceived impossibility often stems from a limited perspective. Finding a way to reconcile these contradictions can reveal a deeper truth. Embracing paradox can lead to creative solutions for previously insurmountable dilemmas, fostering an environment where conflict fuels innovation.

Personality matters. Have you considered how your team’s individual personalities shape interactions and collaboration? Understanding these dynamics can reveal why certain workflows or communication styles resonate, while others fall flat. The MBTI Group Debrief helps teams gain a clearer picture of each person’s unique approach to thinking, deciding, and engaging with the world. Small insights can lead to major breakthroughs in teamwork, communication, and performance. Click the link in the comments to learn more about the MBTI Group Debrief, which is part of our Psychometric Assessments.

Is obedience always the answer? Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Gasparotto Group

How often do leaders find themselves pulled between two equally important but opposing demands, like being agile yet a stabilizer, or adapting while also integrating? These tensions aren’t obstacles – they’re opportunities for growth. Paradoxical Leadership is about harnessing, what on the surface seems like a contradiction, to adapt and innovate. In a world where agility is key, embracing paradoxes allows leaders to see the bigger picture and make nuanced decisions. Learn more about how embracing both sides of the paradox helps unlock your team’s potential by signing up to our newsletter. Link in the comments.

As we approach the holiday season, a source of stress for most of us, here’s an article on transforming stress into opportunity by "dropping the rope." It offers practical techniques for managing anxiety and building resilience, particularly in high-pressure environments. #stressmanagement #emotionalintelligence #leadership #growthmindset 

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