The Vital Role of Self-Care: Why New Leaders Need a Trusted Advisor for Holistic Success

In the fast-paced world of corporate leadership, new CEOs and leaders often find themselves immersed in the demands of their roles, neglecting their own well-being in the pursuit of professional success. As a seasoned coach and former CEO, I’ve witnessed firsthand the unintended consequences of this neglect on the physical and emotional wellness of leaders.… Continue reading The Vital Role of Self-Care: Why New Leaders Need a Trusted Advisor for Holistic Success

Building Strong Leadership Teams: The Role of a Trusted Advisor for New Leaders

Embarking on a leadership role is often a thrilling adventure for seasoned professionals who have excelled as individual contributors in their respective fields. However, leading a team requires an entirely different set of skills and can be a daunting challenge. Recognizing this shift, new CEOs and leaders should consider enlisting the support of an experienced… Continue reading Building Strong Leadership Teams: The Role of a Trusted Advisor for New Leaders

“Navigating the CEO Landscape: Why Every New Leader Needs a Trusted Advisor”

Embarking on the journey of CEO is a formidable task that demands not only strategic vision but also effective leadership skills. From personal experience as a former CEO and coach to hundreds of leaders, I know that in the fast-paced and ever-evolving corporate world, the first 90 days can make or break a new CEO’s… Continue reading “Navigating the CEO Landscape: Why Every New Leader Needs a Trusted Advisor”

Rethinking the Regime of Meetings: A CEO’s Imperative for Purposeful Collaboration

In the organizational world, meetings have become the backbone of collaboration and decision-making processes. Yet, more often than not, they tend to morph into endless gatherings that drain productivity and enthusiasm. As new CEOs step into leadership roles, one of the critical tasks they face is reassessing the prevailing regime of meetings and attendees.  … Continue reading Rethinking the Regime of Meetings: A CEO’s Imperative for Purposeful Collaboration

Climbing the Corporate Ladder: 5 Best Tips for Reaching the CEO Job

Becoming a CEO is a dream for many professionals, and it represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.  I’ve been there as a CEO in a startup and can attest to the pace and heavy lifting! Reaching the CEO ‘Big Wig’ position requires strategic planning, continuous learning, and strong leadership skills. In… Continue reading Climbing the Corporate Ladder: 5 Best Tips for Reaching the CEO Job

Fostering Collaboration: Empowering Teams Through Expert Facilitation

We are thrilled to share that Logia continues to offer exceptional leadership team facilitation service to help you make the most of your team planning and development sessions. Are you looking for expert guidance to enhance collaboration, streamline communication, and boost productivity within your senior teams? Look no further! Our website is ready to provide… Continue reading Fostering Collaboration: Empowering Teams Through Expert Facilitation

Refined Brilliance: Introducing ‘Logia’ Speakers for Your Corporate or Industry Event

As we pause to count our blessings for the many speaking engagements we’ve been fortunate to be part of, we couldn’t be more excited to share an attractive idea. For those seeking to add a touch of experience and expert insight to their upcoming corporate or industry event, look no further than ‘Logia’ speakers!  … Continue reading Refined Brilliance: Introducing ‘Logia’ Speakers for Your Corporate or Industry Event

Dave Smith On Bald Leadership Podcast

Had soo much fun with ‘CEO Extraordinaire’ Collin Pullar and “CFL Legend’ Kavis Reed on their recent Bald Leadership Podcast. Have a listen to these two marvelous interviewers do their thing with me. We talked openly about how our biases affect our leadership using some very personal examples including embracing diversity in the workplace and… Continue reading Dave Smith On Bald Leadership Podcast

Innovation Place Leadership Sessions

recently delivered a series of three one-hour long sessions on Leadership to many of the organizations working at Innovation Place in Saskatoon and Regina in hybrid sessions. The in-person sessions were hosted in Saskatoon. It was so much fun to interact with a live audience, especially after our two-year hiatus over COVID. Attendance grew each… Continue reading Innovation Place Leadership Sessions

Regaining Your Strategic Stride After COVID-19

 A presentation made by Dave Smith to the Fraser Valley CPA Association (FVCPAA) in November of 2021. Evaluations from 100+ attendees at the session were overwhelmingly positive. 89% rated the overall session very good or excellent and 96% were satisfied or very satisfied with the content.