Author Archives: jasbindar.singh

Leadership Courage – What does it mean to you?

Posted on 21 June, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

What does the word courage mean to you?  The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines courage as – “the ability to disregard fear; bravery.   Having the courage of one’s convictions and acting on one’s beliefs.”  Over the centuries, courage has been regarded … Continue reading →

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Leaders: Where are you being willfully blind?

Posted on 8 April, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

How many times in our lives – at work or personally have we known that something isn’t quite right be it about a particular situation, a business transaction or a person and yet we have chosen to be willfully blind.  … Continue reading →

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Leadership Call: The time is Now

Posted on 30 March, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

How many times have you really wanted to do something – take your leadership the next step up, follow your heart’s desire, committ to a new goal but have shied away?  Pulled back because you felt you weren’t ready, the time … Continue reading →

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Leaders: Why gratitude matters

Posted on 5 March, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

It was a birthday week last week.  And yes – I am happy to admit –despite the passing years; I stretch it out and lap it up like I was still in my teens!  A day is far too short … Continue reading →

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Leaders: Saying nothing can be a COST

Posted on 17 February, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

Last week, a girl friend visiting from out of town, posed this question “Jas when is it appropriate to say things as they are versus not saying anything for the sake of maintaining the relationship?”  As you can imagine, this … Continue reading →

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Leaders: Where have you given up the reins?

Posted on 8 February, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

“It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.”   –Josiah Charles Stamp Being responsible for our lives is a no brainer.  If we are asked the question of whether we take responsibility … Continue reading →

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Leaders: Don’t take your eye off the ball

Posted on 28 January, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

I once heard a speaker at a conference do an entire presentation about the time they “took their eye off the ball” and the impact this neglect had on their primary goal of building their new business.  Being a fairly … Continue reading →

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Managing with Aloha – The Hawaiian Way

Posted on 16 January, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

While in Hawaii, I had the great pleasure of coming across the work of Rosa Say, a workplace culture and leadership coach, author and speaker. Rosa brings a unique Hawaiian perspective to business and workplace focusing on core Hawaiian values … Continue reading →

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Leadership proactivity in building resilience

Posted on 11 January, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

Resilience is our capacity to face and bounce back from the many challenges life confronts us in unpredictable ways.  And thankfully, there are a number of proven strategies that work in dealing with our stressful and challenging situations including: having … Continue reading →

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The Power of Rituals

Posted on 9 January, 2013 by jasbindar.singh

With time I have come  to appreciate the power and value of rituals. This morning as I climbed the steps at the gym I appreciated the familiarity, comfort and regularity that this ritual provided. Becoming a life member at the … Continue reading →

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