Entries by Jenny Reilly

Leadership under fire…

A story of true grit in a crisis moment “Fire, Fire, Fiiiiire”, rang through my house last Tuesday evening as I hosted 80+ guests at a welcome reception for new parents to my daughter’s high school. I was at the front door welcoming a teacher when I heard one of the parents screaming “fire, Jenny we […]

7 Steps to Change Professional Behavioural Shortcomings

Honest feedback is as essential for your own professional development as it is for your staff. You are not doing anyone a favour by pushing poor behaviour — yours or theirs — under the carpet, ignoring it and pretending it will get better. Behaviour will not change unless it is recognized. For many, there is […]

Who is Your Role Model? Whose Role Model Are You?

We have all had people in our personal and professional lives that we have looked up to. For me, those individuals have been authentic, grounded, balanced, strong, focused, ethical, honest, and possessed a high level of integrity. I am extremely grateful for the individuals who have inspired me, pushed me, and helped me along certain […]

Practice Your Short Game

I love golf. However, unfortunately I am not particularly good at it. Regardless of ability, I love playing the course with my golfing buddies. There are five of us that play, however with our busy schedules it is rare that more than two or three are able to make a round. We try to get […]