Principled Leadership Institute

20/04/2026

Check out Season 3 of "Who's that Leader in the Mirror" with my great ol' pal Al MacIsaac. I was so excited to chat about all things leadership with a treasured friend I've known since grade 7!
Allan shares his leadership journey and the 'ordinary in the extraordinary' when it comes to leadership. An ordinary guy? No way? He's a rockstar. Be sure to tune in!

Meet my friend Al MacIsaac! Seasoned Leader, Hockey Superstar, 3-time Stanley Cup Champion, and all-around great guy, who I am proud to call my friend. See Allan's Bio below:Allan is a senior sports and business executive with 30+ years of ex...

20/04/2026

Check out Season 3 of "Who's that Leader in the Mirror" with my great ol' pal Al MacIsaac. I was so excited to chat about all things leadership with a treasured friend I've known since grade 7!
Allan shares his leadership journey and the 'ordinary in the extraordinary' when it comes to leadership. An ordinary guy? Now way? He's a rockstar. Be sure to tune in!

Meet my friend Al MacIsaac! Seasoned Leader, Hockey Superstar, 3-time Stanley Cup Champion, and all-around great guy, who I am proud to call my friend. See Allan's Bio below:Allan is a senior sports and business executive with 30+ years of ex...

08/04/2026

What role does spiritual identity play in effective leadership? Based on my research of Nova Scotia University Presidents and their leadership teams, I examine how who you are at a deeper level impacts your leadership capability. If you're keen to learn more, read the full article: https://wix.to/iy28WaR

You're in a new leadership role. One of the first items on your list to discuss may be, "What up-skilling do I need to effectively lead in this role? Am I ready"? Or, your immediate supervisor asks you, "What leadership training do you require? How can we meet your professional growth needs? Let's l...

16/03/2026

Hey team. Keen to learn more about Altruistic Leadership? Check out my recent article.

I was once called the "Bulldozer". I was surprised, maybe even horrifed but to be perfectly honest, at the time, I was also okay, as it confirmed that I had done what was intended. One of my previous roles required deep change, a targeted, directed, and well-orchestrated strategic plan. That's what....

13/02/2026

New blog post today! Transformative Leadership in a Season of Stillness!

Recently, I came across the obituary of a man I knew in my youth, someone I had always looked up to, deeply respected, and admired. In his obituary, the MacLeod clan motto was explained as a call to hold fast in times of trial: to remain stoic in pursuit, trusting that time will eventually reveal an...

31/01/2026

It's been a while since I've blogged... This theme is one that has been on my mind. Stay Stay Check link in bio or website: https://www.principledleadership.org.nz/post/stay-in-your-lane

19/05/2025

Hey fam & friends.
After a wee hiatus, I am back having some fun with my wee leadership interviews using the podcast mode! If you’ve tuned in before, please note the link has changed as I had to do a bit of re-jigging. What can I say? I am a podcast amateur working on a shoestring budget - pretty on brand for my career in the higher education circuit. It’s taught me to get creative and make things happen!
Check out Season 2. (Also, where you will find Season 1).

This season, I’m anchoring myself with a deeper purpose—battening down the hatches and diving deep into the heart of my doctoral work on spirituality and leadership. I’m calling it, “The J-Leadership Factor”—a journey into the soul of what it truly means to lead with depth, conviction, and divine alignment.

For those of you who know me, you know me: this resonates deeply into the journey of my authentic self.

https://www.amazon.com/Sharon-Blanchards-Leadership-Podcast-leader/dp/B0DP3T2DTM

17/03/2023

To go out we sometimes need to go in. Just for a little while.

Nestled in the southern alps, our environment creates open space enabling exploration and inspiration, just what you
need to ignite your authentic leadership self.

Now's the time to equip yourself with the latest cutting edge concepts. Improve the performance of your team. Lift the effectiveness of your own style.
Two Retreats.
Limited Space.
Learn more & register at principledleader.org.nz

09/03/2023

Have you ever had one of those moments when you feel the roof could’ve been blown into space? Things won’t be the same way again? That’s how I feel.
In our latest episode, Augy shares the challenges of being the funkier of board rooms, the need to understand the over-politicization of diversity … to accept “otherness”, and being uniquely you. Wow. There’s so much packed into this episode you won’t want to miss it.

‎Show Who's that Leader in the Mirror?, Ep Reframing Diversity, Sacrifice, & Empathy, the 2023 Leadership Superpower we all need! - 7 Mar 2023

23/02/2023

Hey team. Check out our latest "Who's that Leader in the Mirror" episode where we talk about IDD Imagination Deficit Disorder and the confluence of leadership and love as an influence.

I truly believe that Fr. James is uniquely an authentic transformational leader and I use these adjectives together very purposefully.

We like to call him Fr. Jon Bon Jovi - tune in and you'll find out why! There's soooo many gems in this episode. Divine Renovation Ministry

‎Business · 2023