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The Effectiveness Paradox
Some of the biggest lessons from making our podcast didn’t come just from the conversations. They came from everything around them. The uncertainty of starting something new. The friction of figuring it out in real time. The quiet moments where we questioned if it was working.

Sidekick
Oct 94 min read


Top 3 Reasons to Introduce DiSC to Your Leadership Team
DiSC is a practical tool that helps leadership teams build self-awareness, improve communication, and make better decisions. At Sidekick, we’ve seen how DiSC for leadership teams creates clarity, strengthens collaboration, and drives results.

Giuliana DiBonaventura
Sep 163 min read


If You Want Recovery to Matter, You Need to Measure It
What if your KPIs are fuelling burnout, not performance? Recovery isn't the opposite of productivity. It powers it. If you want sustainable, high-impact leadership, start tracking recovery like it matters. What gets measured gets prioritized.

Giuliana DiBonaventura
Sep 44 min read


The Innovation Trap: When Consensus Becomes the Enemy
Too much alignment can be a bad thing. When it comes to innovation, consensus at the wrong time often kills bold ideas. This post explores how timing, not teamwork, separates breakthrough from breakdown. Discover why early-stage tension fuels creativity, how to build buy-in without watering down ideas, and what “disagree and commit” really looks like in action.

Bonny Van Rest
Jul 223 min read


How Your Leadership Style Shapes Culture, Decision-Making and Long-Term Impact
In today’s fast-moving and high-pressure landscape, leadership isn't just about making decisions. It's about setting direction with clarity. This post explores how your leadership style shapes company culture, strategic choices, and long-term impact. Learn why self-awareness is a strategic asset and how adapting your approach can give your team a competitive edge in uncertain times.

Karen Stern
Jul 223 min read


Innovation Isn’t Always a Moonshot: Why the Little Stuff Matters
Innovation isn't always a headline-worthy breakthrough. Sometimes it's a smarter process, a faster form, or a small shift that makes life easier for your team. In this post, we explore why real innovation often starts inside your organization, and how leaders can unlock it by thinking smaller, not bigger.

Rosanne Leung
Jul 72 min read


Why Fractional Leadership is the Smart Move in the Age of Uncertainty
Discover why fractional leadership is the smarter, more agile alternative to traditional executive hires in today's fast-changing world. Drive clarity, momentum, and cost-effective growth in uncertain times.

Javiera Escobar
Jun 272 min read


How to Drive Better Team Collaboration and Smarter Decisions with DiSC
Looking to improve team collaboration and decision-making? DiSC is a powerful tool to unlock how your team communicates, processes information, and makes choices. From bold D types to thoughtful C types, each style brings unique value. Use DiSC to lead smarter, boost collaboration, and make better decisions together.

Karen Stern
Jun 132 min read


How Human Can AI Really Be? 6 Ways Innovators Can Stay Bold and Human
AI can boost productivity, but it can’t build trust or lead change.
If you're navigating AI transformation, you already know it’s not just about faster tools. It’s about emotionally intelligent leadership that keeps people aligned. This blog explores how leaders can use emotional intelligence to drive real traction in an AI-powered workplace—where clarity, empathy, and nuance still matter most.

Brittney Grundy
Jun 43 min read


How to Stay Ahead When the Path is Uncertain
In a world where change is the only constant, leaders need more than a plan—they need adaptability, resilience, and a clear sense of purpose. Discover practical strategies to lead your team, stay aligned with your customers, and thrive through uncertainty.

Rosanne Leung
May 202 min read


10 powerful questions to get your leadership team in sync
Leadership teams spend a ton of time together. But let’s be real—how often are they focused on the right things?

Rosanne Leung
Mar 134 min read


A recipe for business success: unpacking Sidekick’s Entrepreneurial Design™
"Every consultant touts their own 'revolutionary' framework as if it's the secret sauce to unparalleled success. At Sidekick, we can't help

Bonny Van Rest
Feb 192 min read


Is your organization built to last? Use the 4P Assessment to find out
Success isn’t just about having a great idea or reacting to market shifts—it’s about creating a business that thrives over time. Leaders...

Bonny Van Rest
Feb 72 min read


Achieving your Growth Ambitions: A Fractional COO to help bring your vision to life
Creating space for leaders to focus on vision, growth and big ideas, while a Fractional COO focuses on the internal building blocks.

Sidekick
Jan 82 min read


Strengthening JFK’s Foundation to Pursue Justice for Indigenous Nations and Peoples across Canada
JFK Law LLP, is a leading law firm specializing in Aboriginal and Indigenous law, serving clients across Canada.

Sidekick
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Lean Canvas vs. Business Model Canvas: Spark momentum for your business
Ready to launch your business to the next level? Let’s dive into the BMC and LC.

Sidekick
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Building Consensus: Uniting Newly Merged Departments for Long-Term Success
A Quick and Engaging Workshop That Fostered Alignment and Strengthened Team Cohesion

Sidekick
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Building a culture that actually works
The Dilemma Testing concept fits perfectly with the culture building Team Canvas tool that we love to work with.

Karen Stern
Nov 29, 20242 min read


A Strategy for Growth: Create FOMO
Founded in 2005, SponsorshipX has been at the forefront of evolving the sponsorship marketing landscape for nearly two decades.

Sidekick
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Don’t forget about these two 2Ps
If you’ve ever been responsible for a brand’s marketing, you know that operationalizing a plan isn’t as simple as just doing it.

Sidekick
Sep 29, 20242 min read
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