What does it mean to be in the Neutral Zone (Bridges, 1991). Bridges talks about how when we move from the “old” to the “new” we must travel through the “neutral zone”. This time can be a difficult time and a creative time, it is “a time when a necessary…
Handling Communications During COVID19
How do we deal with the inundation of communications while working through the COVID 19 pandemic? The lines between home and office have been blurred and we are being overloaded with ZOOM calls and emails at all times of the day. This is causing higher stress levels on top of…
COVID-19, Are You Taking Care of Your Self First?
COVID-19. Before we take care of others – we need to take care of ourselves first. As leaders we won’t be of any use to anyone else unless you are taking care of ourselves yourself. Do you have a routine to follow? Are you finding time to exercise, to read?…
Why Do You Need An Accountability Partner?
Why Do You Need An Accountability Partner – Not just for COVID 19, but at anytime? I discuss how having an accountability partner can help us with our day to day, week to week activities – keep us on track. Maybe more important so as we are faced with “stay…
COVID: Leading in This New Environment
I have already commented on leading and managing when workers are remote, but what about the essential workforce. How do we lead and manager and keep our physical distancing – and should we still be doing that? Please sign up for my blog posts at https://johnkwhitehead.ca/blog-2/