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Leading the ‘Quiet’ Revolution
Craig Dowden's interview with international best-selling author Susan Cain
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Craig Dowden interviews international best-selling author Susan Cain about her landmark book “Quiet.” Check out her insights about how to leverage the talents of introverted leaders here!
March-12-13, published by Craig Dowden, Managing Director of the Toronto office of SPB
tags : Leadership, Performance, Proactivity
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Increasing Employee Accountability:
The Critical Role of Leadership
How leadership style may play a critical role in determining the extent to which accountability flourishes within a professional environment
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Most, if not all, organizations strive for increased employee accountability within their work environments. Even though this intent is pronounced, many are unsuccessful in this quest. In a recent article, Craig Dowden (Ph.D.), the Managing Director of our Toronto office, highlights research showing leadership style may play a critical role in determining the extent to which accountability flourishes within a professional environment.
December-11-12, published by Craig Dowden, Managing Director of the Toronto office of SPB
tags : engagement, Leadership
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Authentic Leadership
How this leadership style can positively impact employee performance
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Craig Dowden (Ph.D.), the Managing Director of our Toronto office, was recently asked to contribute a column to the national publication Your Workplace on the importance of authentic leadership. Using the compelling history of the Jack Daniels brand and sharing the results of a very recent empirical study, Craig elaborates on the emerging support for this approach, including a discussion of its benefits for internal and external stakeholders.
October-12-12, published by Craig Dowden, Managing Director of the Toronto office of SPB
tags : Coaching, engagement, Leadership, management, motivation
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Positive Team Dynamics - The Key to Organizational Success
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Craig was recently asked to contribute to a top accounting firm's national newsletter. Using fascinating research studies, his article explores whether there is place for positivity and happiness in the serious world of business.
June-08-12, published by Craig Dowden, Managing Director SPB - Toronto
tags : Leadership, success, team
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Is Coaching Right for You?
Key questions to ask before embarking down this path
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Have you been considering engaging in a coaching program? Craig Dowden of SPB Toronto was asked to share his thoughts on key questions you or your organization should ask before embarking down this path. Check out his tips here!
May-25-12, published by Craig Dowden, Managing Director of the Toronto office of SPB
tags : Coaching, engagement, Leadership
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Say what? How words affect our behaviour in powerful ways
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Craig Dowden, the Managing Director of our Toronto office, was recently asked to contribute an article to Your Workplace, a national publication dedicated to building thriving, world-class cultures. Check out his interesting article!
May-03-12, published by Craig Dowden, Managing Director of the Toronto office of SPB
tags : Coaching, engagement, Leadership, management, motivation