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.

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Effective Delegation Techniques for New Managers – A Beginner’s Guide

Welcome to the start of your leadership journey! Stepping into a managerial role is both exciting and challenging. One of the first skills you'll...

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Can AI Enhance Leadership Development?

When you think of leadership development, what comes to mind? Perhaps intense training sessions, personal coaching, or years of experience rising...

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Effective Meetings 101: Practical Tips to Increase Productivity and Foster Engagement

We’ve all been there—trapped in a meeting that feels like it’s going nowhere, watching the clock and wishing for a reprieve. But what if meetings...

autocratic leadership style at the workplace

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What is Autocratic Leadership? Characteristics, Pros and Cons

Have you ever worked in a team where you can’t keep it together because there’s no order? Where team dynamics and leadership are lacking, and there’s...

Online Synchronous Training vs In-Person Training for Managers

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Online Synchronous Training vs In-Person Training for Managers

When it comes to leadership development for mid-level managers, choosing the right delivery method for training can make all the difference. In...

Reward power at the workplace: is it effective?

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Reward Power: Should You Use It To Motivate Team Members?

In the organizational context, reward power is one of the key types of power that leaders and managers can use to influence and motivate their team...

Satir’s Change Management: How To Lead Change In The Workplace?

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Satir’s Change Management: How To Lead Change In The Workplace?

Virginia Satir was an influential American psychotherapist, known for her significant contributions to family therapy and the development of...

Expectancy theory of motivation

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Expectancy Theory Of Motivation: What Motivates Employees?

Motivation is the driving force behind employee performance and productivity in any organization. Understanding employee motivation can lead to a...

referent leadership in workplace

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What Is Referent Power In Leadership? Quiz

Have you ever noticed how some people just have that magnetic pull?

coercive power

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Coercive Power At Work: Definition And Examples

There are many types of power that can be used in the workplace by managers, supervisors, or anyone in a position of responsibility. Some power comes...

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