Employee motivation is often viewed as something employees either have or do not have. One of the biggest misconceptions in leadership is the belief that motivated employees simply motivate themselves. While personal drive certainly matters, motivation does not exist in a vacuum. It is influenced every day by leadership, workplace...
Soaring Leadership at Made in Canada Expo 2026
Soaring Leadership is excited to be exhibiting at Made in Canada Expo 2026, one of Canada's premier events for businesses, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, service providers, and innovators. The Expo brings together organizations from across Canada to showcase their expertise, build new relationships, and discover opportunities for growth. It is a valuable...
Leadership Starts Before You Feel Ready
Leadership Starts Before You Feel Ready. One of the biggest surprises for first-time leaders is realizing that people are paying attention to far more than the words you speak. Your team is constantly observing how you respond under pressure, how you handle uncertainty, and whether you are willing to step...
What Leaders Do That Quietly Break Trust and How to Fix It Before It Damages Your Team
Trust at work is rarely destroyed in one dramatic moment. It is usually weakened by small, repeated leadership behaviors such as avoiding difficult conversations, changing expectations without explanation, and giving inconsistent feedback. When leaders break trust quietly, teams lose clarity, engagement drops, and performance suffers. The good news is that...
Why Fear Kills Ownership at Work and What Leaders Can Do Instead
Why Fear Kills Ownership at Work Fear is a powerful motivator, but only for a short time. In many workplaces, fear still shows up as a leadership tool. It may look like pressure, harsh consequences, or unspoken threats tied to performance or mistakes. While fear can push people to comply,...
Leadership Development in Action with SJ Fine Foods
Soaring Leadership recently delivered a live, in-person leadership development session for the team at SJ Fine Foods. The experience brought leaders together in a collaborative and engaging setting. During the session, participants focused on building practical leadership skills for today’s workplace. The training was led by Joyce Hughes, Board-Certified Coach™...
4 Powerful Moves to Boost Engagement and Leadership Growth
Increase Engagement in 4 Moves Engagement is not a mystery. It is a mindset. When leaders listen deeply, act on insights, develop their people, and connect work to purpose, teams respond with energy and ownership. Here are four powerful moves to bring that mindset to life. 1. Listen with range...
How Leaders Can Redefine What Good Work Looks Like
In many organizations, long hours and packed schedules have become badges of honor. But working hard does not always mean producing meaningful results. Customers and clients do not pay for effort; they pay for outcomes. Great leaders understand this difference. They know that leadership is not about managing busyness. It...