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Leadership: Holding Decisions in Times of Growth (Dimension #2)
Trust is not built by getting every decision right. It is built when people understand how decisions are made, who is accountable, and why certain paths are chosen. Leadership that supports intentional growth makes decision-making visible without making it performative. It invites dialogue without outsourcing responsibility.
Influence – When Growth Depends on Being Understood (Dimension #1)
In Positivist Group’s model of intentional organizational growth, influence includes sales and marketing and reflects how organizations communicate value, build trust, and generate momentum as they grow.
Organizational Growth With Intention: The 8 Dimensions of Visionary Organizations
Organizational growth is not about doing more. It is about becoming more coherent. At Positivist Group, we use our 8 Dimensions of Visionary Organizations to help leaders align strategy, people, and systems so growth feels intentional, sustainable, and grounded in real-world constraints.
Values-Based Coaching: Navigating Life’s Transitions with Purpose
“People have really come to this place in their life where they want to be doing more work that is meaningful and connected to their core values,” Tara explains. “I’m finding that clients at all stages of their careers are asking themselves, ‘Is the work I’m doing filling my cup? Is it meaningful?'”
The Leadership Ladder: Why Coaching is Your Best Step Up
“Coaching can be life-changing. Clients often come back and say, ‘You changed my life,’ or ‘I’ve been able to advance in my career,’ or ‘I’ve learned so much about myself. Now I’m better prepared and more confident in the working world.'”
Building a Sustainable Business: Balancing Purpose and Profit
Until about 5 years ago, thinking about having a great purpose in the world felt a lot like banging my head against a glass wall. I felt like I could see through to the other side. I knew I could have a purpose - I wanted one - I could almost touch it, but it was elusive. I tried on many purposes in my quest to find what felt right and made sense. I knew that people were important, and...
Becoming Relentlessly Human-Centred in an AI World
As we stand at the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution, the intertwining of human creativity with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and formidable challenges. This past week at SocialHRCamp Ottawa, we explored the essence of being human in an AI world—our fears, desires, and imperfections—and how we, as HR professionals and leaders, can harness these qualities to foster a workplace that truly values humanity.
Bell Let’s Talk About – Community – Friendship – Connection – Deep Listening
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with digital messages and virtual interactions, the power of real connections and community has never been more vital. Today, on Bell Let's Talk Day, let's remind ourselves of the incredible impact that genuine, human connections can have on our mental health and overall wellness. As we navigate through the waves of life, it's the strength of our...
Finding success in professional development.
When I was 30 years old, I found myself at a bit of a crossroads, professionally and personally. Like many of you, I was juggling being self-employed with raising three kids. My youngest had just started kindergarten and I began grappling with that nagging feeling of... What’s next? Who am I? Who do I want to be? The change didn’t happen overnight. It was more of a slow burn, a series of...
Here’s to what’s real in 2024
How do you feel about the new year? Do you feel a renewed sense of hope and purpose? Or are you disinterested - just another day. One of the lessons from 2023, at least for me, is a deeper understanding of how we're all looking for progress (or for many, survival) and to keep a clear conscience. Finding that balance is tricky, especially when it's harder to know what's truly real...
Unpaid Uber Driver Discovers Genius Collaboration Strategies from Kids
As adults, there’s a profound lesson to be learned from this childlike wisdom, particularly in the context of our workplaces. Who wouldn’t want to model their professional behaviour on the strategic prowess of the sixth grader?
Creating a Coaching Culture at Work
Taking a coach approach is engrained in everything we do. I’m surprised it’s taken so long for me to delve into this topic, because it's such an important piece of my philosophy and how we approach everything we do at Positivist Group - and that is how to create a coaching culture. Regardless of the work we're doing, whether it's succession planning for a small business, building custom...
