November 2, 2016

Greg Thomas

Inspired Leadership

When I was in university, I remember one of my teachers asking the class… “Does a leader need to know the business they are in to lead?” No middle-ground, no sitting on fences – YES or NO. The answer is/was No.  Sure it helps to have some background knowledge in the business and industry, but it’s not required, it’s not a necessity. So what do they need if not knowledge of the business? They need to be inspired as to what they are doing, whether it’s taking that inspiration from their team, projects or work, they need to feel inspired.

November 1, 2016

Greg Thomas

What every Training Session Needs

The goal in training isn’t to solely learn the material – it’s to learn the material, gain knowledge around potential experiences and scenarios and leave the building with your mind running through countless scenarios on how you can apply your newfound knowledge. I can take an online course for a fraction of the cost of going in person. I can download the materials or get them from friends. What experiences do they (the trainer) bring to the material, what examples, scenarios, and problems have them run into that elevate the material? What is their real-world experience? How can they help