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Overcoming Feelings of Self-doubt as a Leader

Roundtable Mentor, Krista Mclay, Senior Brand Manager at Nando’s Canada, shared her tips for overcoming feelings of self-doubt as a leader. “Self-awareness is a beautiful thing. It allows us to be better leaders, show off our strengths but it also comes with great awareness of our gaps.” READ MORE

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Overcoming Feelings of Self-doubt as a Leader

Roundtable Mentor, Heather Lastiwka, Head of Talent, Leadership & Performance at ATB Financial, shared her tips for overcoming feelings of self-doubt as a leader. “Take comfort in knowing it’s possible to channel the energy you consume through self-doubt into achieving your goals and aspirations, rather than detracting from them.” READ MORE

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Overcoming Feelings of Self-doubt as a Leader

Roundtable Mentor, Nancy Tavares, CHRL, CTDP, Senior Leader, Learning & Talent Development, shared her tips for overcoming feelings of self-doubt as a leader. “We are all unique and no one is perfect. Realize that others may feel the same way you do at times and strive to bring your best self to work every day.” READ

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Dealing with Micromanagement

Roundtable Mentor, Jennifer Smith, Director of Sales & Marketing Operations, Orthapaedics at Johnson & Johnson, shared her strategies on how to deal with even the best-intentioned micromanagement. “Rather than focusing on reducing the number of questions, change the paradigm to how to make project updates to your boss more targeted and efficient.” READ MORE

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Dealing with Micromanagement

Roundtable Mentor, Chad Aboud, General Counsel, AudienceView, shared his strategies on how to deal with even the best-intentioned micromanagement. “Everyone wins when employees are motivated, and managers trust their teams. By empathizing with someone else’s point of view and creating a path forward that supports each of your objectives, you’re setting the foundation for a

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Keeping Teams Motivated

Roundtable Mentor, Jaspreet Sandhu, Director of Loyalty and Engagement at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), shared her perspective on how to keep a team motivated following layoffs and cost-cutting. “Without a moment to reflect, and connect with a place of your own authentic motivation, you run the risk of being disingenuous in your approach.”

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Keeping Teams Motivated

Roundtable Mentor, Jennifer Campbell, Marketing Strategy Leader at United Way Greater Toronto, shared her perspective on how to keep a team motivated following layoffs and cost-cutting. “… consider if you have the messages and information you need to effectively represent the organization’s vision and plans to move forward.” READ MORE

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Dealing with Promotion Among Peers

Roundtable Mentor Lisa Kimmel, President and CEO of Edelman, shared her perspective with our team on how to get off on the right foot when you are promoted among your peers. “Value your subject matter experts; don’t be afraid to lead; acknowledge that change is difficult; distance yourself from your former position.” READ MORE

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Building a Kind Culture

Roundtable Member Shana McEachren, Executive Coach, shared her perspective on how to build a kind culture. “As a leader, you have an opportunity to make a significant impact on your team. Your desire to create a culture of kindness and generosity is inspirational. While there may be some challenges, the potential benefits for you, your team,

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