More from Catherine Rocheleau
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How to Huddle for Results-Oriented Success
I am sure you have been to more than your fair share of meetings where time ticks by and dialogue rambles and results lag. A meeting like this is not considered your most productive activity of the day I’m sure! I cannot count the number of meetings I have attended and wondered why it was taking so long to move forward.As a business consultant, I was frequently astounded labour, catering and other costs associated with these meetings. Focus and adhering to the agenda are particularly challenging. Why are meetings so popular and outcomes so poor?
I don’t have a good answer for this, but I do have an alternative I can share with you. Instead of a long, sit-down meeting in the boardroom, schedule a huddle style meeting – in work zones, in the board room or, when necessary, on the fly. I have used this approach for years and it allowed me to keep my finger on the pulse of the team and maintain strong relationships with each member. I gained more insights, shared more and connected more in significantly less time, which allowed me to focus on the strategic activities.
Focus on Actions and Results
Similar to a huddle in a football game before each play, team members come together to clarify what play will be executed. A huddle is a short meeting focused on actions and results. …
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Leadership: Should You Reveal the “Real” You?
What makes a great leader? Should you put on an alternate “identity” or present yourself as you really are, authentically? What’s the best way to approach leadership and be respected? Catherine Rocheleau presents three main things you can do to be the best leader you can be.
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Create a Business with Heart
Giving back to the community and reducing impact on the environment is now a necessity for a business who wishes to engage top talent and build strong relationships with consumers and community members. Catherine Rocheleau explains how YOU can build a business “with heart” that is in alignment with your personal goals and values, as well as those of your employees.
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A New Year, New Opportunities and….Overwhelm?
It’s January and the start of a new year and a revved up schedule with new demands, dreams and goals. January often rolls in like a lamb after the holidays, but quickly picks up speed and ends like a lion. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Catherine Rocheleau gives three tips to conquer an out-of-control workload.
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3 R’s of Entrepreneurship – Rest, Relax & Rejuvenate
Catherine Rocheleau explains the 3 R’s of entrepreneurship, and gives compelling reasons why entrepreneurs must make time for relaxation. By recharging your batteries, you’ll feel refreshed and be more innovative and creative at work.
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3 Facets of Business Sustainability
Are your business practices helping or hindering the environment, your community and your employees? Catherine Rocheleau explains three facets of Business Sustainability every entrepreneur should consider incorporating into their business, with tips on how to go about doing so.
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Grow Your Business by Improving Your Procedures
“As I work with entrepreneurs, I frequently experience times when they are overwhelmed and not able to move their business forward because they don’t know what to do. Does this sound like you?” Catherine Rocheleau explains what systems are and how you can improve your business growth by having good ones in place.
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Ignite Solutions and End Your Lack of Follow-through
Catherine Rocheleau tells you how to improve your follow through and ignite solutions for your business in six steps, starting with the realization that YOU are the leader of the outcomes that you end up with. With that in mind, she suggests reviewing your goals. Read on to find out what the other steps are.
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Fear – Face it and Enjoy the Rewards
Catherine Rocheleau explores how fear can hold you back from achieving the kind of success you desire. She gives five surefire ways of helping you face your fears head on and turn your nasty little Gremlin into your best Cheerleader.
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Confidence – A Key to Success
Have you ever experienced a period where your confidence has held you back from taking advantage of opportunities? Stopped you from achieving your best? Catherine Rocheleau lists several ways you may actually be undermining your own feelings of confidence,and shares ways to combat that self-sabotage.
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5 Steps to Creating a Successful Mastermind Group
If you’re planning on participating in an “accountability partnership” (also known as a Mastermind Group) it’s a good idea to set up some ground rules. Catherine Rocheleau gives five easy-to-follow steps to help you create the kind of Mastermind Group that everyone looks forward to attending.
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7 Keys to Becoming a Better Leader – Part 3
Catherine Rocheleau provides the final two keys to becoming a successful leader in the final installment of her three-part series. How many keys do you have? Are you practicing what you need to become a better, more successful leader?
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7 Keys to Becoming a Better Leader – Part 2
What makes a good leader? How can you become an even better leader? Catherine Rocheleau reveals the next three keys to becoming a good leader in Part 2 of this three-part series. Which things are you already doing, and which ones are new to you?
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7 Keys to Becoming a Better Leader – Part 1
How can you become a better leader? Catherine Rocheleau, a leadership specialist, presents seven key things you can do now to help you become the best leader you can be. Part 1 gets you started with the first two elements.
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Why “Play Time” is Necessary for Business Success
Taking time for yourself isn’t about being lazy. It’s about taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health. Working too many hours can cause a number of problems, from stress headaches to burnout. Catherine Rocheleau explains why giving yourself permission to play is necessary for business success.
