A Valentine’s Day question worth asking your team Growing up, Valentine’s Day was either the best or the worst day of the year. The popular kids went home with stacks of cards, candy, and hearts taped to their desks. Others were lucky to receive one or two — usually from a best friend or a kind teacher. We grow up, but the workplace isn’t all that different. Every organization has people who are visible, celebrated, and naturally recognized — and others who do great work quie

How unclear expectations quietly derail executive readiness. We all hear leadership feedback like “you need to be more courageous” — but what if that guidance is actually masking a deeper misalignment in expectations? Recently, a top performer poised for a COO succession track was stalled not by lack of courage, but by a mismatch between how they defined courage and what the organization actually needed. Rather than pushing harder, the Nexus Coaching Approach helped this lea

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Real strategic planning starts now. January is the quick sprint out of the holiday fog. But February — where winter still lingers, and Q1 feels like it’ll never warm up — is where real strategic planning happens. It’s when teams are ready to turn intentions into commitments. This is the month to revisit performance conversations, calibrate goals, and co-create development plans that people actually believe in. Create clarity around priorities, milestones, and how success will

Kindness isn’t soft — it’s strategic. When we think of February, it might conjure hearts and flowers, but appreciation at work doesn’t have to be cheesy to be powerful. In fact, the dates around Valentine’s Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day are great reminders that simple, sincere recognition can be a strategic leadership practice. In challenging environments — where goals are tight and the weather seems endless — small expressions of appreciation matter. A handwritten no

Health isn’t just a personal priority — it’s part of how we care for our teams. February is annually recognized across Canada as Heart Month — a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and what we can do to strengthen our hearts and our habits. As leaders navigating fast-paced, high-demand environments, this month is a timely reminder that sustainable performance starts with people who are well — physically, mentally, and energetically. Leadership isn’t just abou