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Your BIRKMAN Break: Physical Energy
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Your BIRKMAN Break: Physical Energy

COVID 19, and the measures being taken to flatten the curve, have disrupted all our lives in ways that are still to be determined. As part of our business we use a tool that helps people understand their, and others, perceptions. The Birkman Method gives great insights as to how people manage everything differently. During this challenging time we want to offer a few tips on how you can manage yourself based upon your unique wiring!

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VLOG - Time Audit Part 2
Ian Whitfield Ian Whitfield

VLOG - Time Audit Part 2

Awareness of how a leader spends their time often leads to insights as to where they can ‘take back’ time. In this lesson you will learn some of the major bandits as well as the conversation you need to have in order to become laser focused on your key deliverables.

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VLOG - Time Audit Part 1
Ian Whitfield Ian Whitfield

VLOG - Time Audit Part 1

Time is considered our most valuable asset. The problem is that very often leaders don’t take time to reflect on how their time is being used, or misused. Our calendars are filled with appointments made by other people’s priorities, not our own. Discover how to do a simple time audit to reveal where you may be able to gain back valuable minutes, hours and even days!

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Engaged Employees Offer 2.5X Revenue
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Engaged Employees Offer 2.5X Revenue

Every business understands that their largest expenditure is labour cost (15-30% of gross revenue if you are running well, 50% in food services). 

Now, what should you expect in increased revenue from these expenditures? That depends (the worst answer ever).

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Nature Lesson in Leadership
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Nature Lesson in Leadership

Like many of us, I find myself spending weekends getting the house ready for Calgary’s two weeks of summer. This year I have had two pesky robins show up who lay claim to a prime piece of real estate on our deck. Usually, I’m happy to share the land with them, however, not this land. I have done everything imaginable to try and deter them, to no avail.

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