Leading with a human-centered approach is crucial, especially during moments of increased complexity and uncertainty. As part of our commitment to advancing wellbeing and community leadership, we worked with Dr. Craig Dowden to develop an applied research toolkit on positive leadership tailored to today’s federal public service executives.
– High level overviews of each of the 6 key pillars
– 6 insightful chapters packed with game-changing resources and powerful insights from cutting-edge research
Discover how each of the 6 pillars of positive leadership can support your everyday leadership practices.
The APEX Positive Leadership Toolkit is available in PDF format. To request an alternative format, please contact info@apex.gc.ca.
Self-awareness benefits focus and decision-making, helping executives to manage workload and competing priorities in today’s complex context.
Civility and respect help promote an ethical workplace culture, addressing gaps on psychological health and safety and promoting a sense of belonging for all.
Humility allows leaders to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth – one that celebrates the successes of all team members.
Strengths-based leadership increases effectiveness and engagement, encouraging team members to perform optimally and achieve results.
Values-based leadership builds on the values and ethics agenda, supporting higher levels of engagement and performance.
Empathy is crucial in a difficult context, beneficial in meeting priorities, and an important tool for promoting a climate of support and safety.
Watch recent conversations between Dr. Craig Dowden and Dr. Christa Gillis on timely topics.
