Gavin Brown

Over the course of my career, my commitment to enabling individual and organizational excellence through leadership development has never wavered. I was fortunate to work with some of the industry's leading organizations, including IMD, Deloitte, Ivey Business School, and UBC Sauder School of Business, to design and deliver custom and open enrollment executive education programs. Today, I am leading the Niagara Institute, that commitment lives on, only this time our mission is to bring it to the everyday leader.

types of power in leadership

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6 Types of Power in Leadership

Every leader wields power, but not all power looks the same. The way you influence your team, drive decisions, and create change depends on which...

what is peer review in leadership?

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What is Peer Review in Leadership? (30+ Examples)

Peer review in leadership is a structured feedback process where colleagues evaluate each other's performance, skills, and behaviors. Unlike...

Building a Culture of Trust in the workplace: Key Leadership Practices

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Building a Culture of Trust: Key Leadership Practices

Imagine a high-functioning team. They move with a seamless efficiency, a quiet confidence in their abilities and each other. Deadlines are met,...

top leadership books for managers

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20+ Top Leadership Books Every Manager Should Read

Great leaders are always learning. The right books can transform your management approach, helping you navigate challenges and inspire your team to...

How to build highly effective virtual teams

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10 Remote Leadership Strategies to Build High-Performing Virtual Teams

As remote work becomes the new norm, the way leaders build and manage teams must evolve.

What is Growth Mindset and How to Develop a It?

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What is Growth Mindset and How to Develop It?

Your boss insists on something to be done but you already know that it’s unnecessary. How do you feel about it? Should you stick to your idea, should...

Storytelling Techniques That Improves Leadership Communication

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7 Storytelling Techniques That Improves Leadership Communication

Imagine you are attending a big event where great leaders talk about their success stories. From time to time you find yourself checking your phone...

decision making models for effective leadership

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5 Decision-Making Models for Effective Strategic Leadership

Fast but not accurate or slow but reliable? Decision making in a modern workplace filled with hundreds of options is one of the problems leaders...

developing coaching culture in the workplace

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Developing a Coaching Culture in the Workplace: Core Principles and Characteristics

Developing a coaching culture in the workplace isn't just about giving orders. In today's workplace, the most successful organizations have...

conflict resolution techniques for team leaders

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8 Conflict Resolution Techniques Every Team Leader Should Master

Where there are people, there's conflict. According to the CPP Global Human Capital Report, 85% of employees experience some form of conflict, with...

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