Ivan Shares, (Weekly Blog)

I have had the privilege of working with some really ambitious and talented coaching clients over the years. Together we have worked them up to senior C-suite positions within their organizations....

I was doing a speech in Florida recently. Afterwards, as I was taking off my mic and heading down the steps, I had the usual line of folks coming by to ask a clarifying question or passing along a...

The other day I was working with my executive coach on a leadership challenge. Yes, even so-called leadership experts sometimes need coaching. I was explaining my situation with passion, zeal...

This weekend I was coaching a soccer game in the semi-pro league here in Canada. It’s a relatively new league, and I’m pleased at how they are trying to raise the level of...

When I began my career, I was of the opinion that it was always best to work your way up from within an organization. In my mind, it not only demonstrated my growth, it also showed that I had been...

One of the hardest things to do when you are an emerging leader or even a veteran leader is to get authentic feedback. About 5 to 7 years into my career as Director of Athletics, I was in my groove...

Spring is just around the corner. You know what that means in the world of academia? It’s Performance Review Time! Before you think, ‘UGHH!’ I want to remind you that feedback is...

If there is anything my dad’s passing has taught me, it’s that we should all strive to live the life that brings us happiness and fills our souls with joy. None of us are taking our...

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” I believe it was Henry Ford who made that quote famous. A lot of folks in the positive psychology space...

This week I want to share a psychological skill I admire in my father—grit. As an immigrant to Canada he was met with his share of adversity. After completing his degree in soil science,...