#126 – Strengthening a People and Results Culture with Pierre Battah

Leading a team where the focus on humanity and results seamlessly coexists may seem like an unattainable goal, doesn’t it? For many leaders, striking that balance between driving performance and prioritizing their team’s well-being is a daily struggle. So, how can you keep your team productive and engaged without neglecting either aspect?

Pierre Battah, an award-winning author and workplace leadership specialist, steps into this delicate terrain, offering insights honed through years of experience. With a background encompassing HR management, consulting, and academia, Pierre focuses on bridging the gap between people management and achieving exceptional outcomes.

On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Pierre shares practical tips on how leaders can engage employees, maintain work-life balance, and achieve outstanding results without sacrificing one for the other. Join us as we explore strategies to foster a culture that values both people and results.

Leadership tips you won’t want to miss: 

  • Cultivating adaptability and resilience
  • Recognizing and leveraging individual strengths
  • Building strong relationships to enhance performance
  • Implementing structured check-ins for better engagement

Pierre Battah is an award-winning author and workplace leadership specialist. He is a long-time workplace columnist for CBC/Radio-Canada, a TEDx presenter, a former senior manager in HR and was previously an associate professor in management at Mount Allison University.  Pierre holds an MBA and professional designations in HR, management consulting and as a professional speaker.  His book “Humanity at Work, Leading for Better Relationships and Results” won gold at the 2020 Nautilus Book Awards in the US. He recently received Rotary International’s highest distinction, the Paul Harris Award for outstanding contribution to the community.  

If you’re looking to harmonize people management with achieving exceptional results, then this episode is for you!

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Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech-Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with Indigenous organizations, her experience as a parent to two neurodivergent children, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with First Nations organizations, her experience as a parent to two children with pervasive mental health challenges, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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