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Morag Barrett

CEO at SkyeTeam - Leadership Development, High Performance Teams, Executive Coaching, Speaker, Author

BROOMFIELD, United States

Morag Barrett is a catalyst for organizational transformation, uniting the power of people and relationships to drive exceptional results. With a heart for connecting the human touch to business strategies, Morag, along with her team, designs and facilitates engaging (and fun) leadership development programs. These programs aren't just stand-alone events—they become an integral part of how teams operate, thrive, and triumph, together.

With a rich background in finance, senior leadership development, and more than 25 years of global leadership development, Morag real-world insights are invaluable. To date, she has enriched more than 20,000 leaders from 20 countries, and six continents.

Organizations consistently trust Morag’s expertise when they need to design high-impact leadership programs that:
-- Foster a culture of connection, driving results and elevating collaboration and teamwork.
-- Establish a shared mindset and common language, defining the essential qualities needed for leader and manager success within the organization.
-- Cultivates a dynamic community where leaders are continuous learners, forming strong relationships and a vibrant network that champions peer coaching.
-- Boosts vital leadership capabilities at all levels, aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives and growth initiatives.

With an understanding that one size does not fit all every program Morag and SkyeTeam design is tailored and white labelled for your organization. From virtual to in-person workshops, individual assessments, action learning sessions, personalized and group coaching, to an innovative app-based leadership challenge and beyond, each element is woven with your company’s unique language and culture. The outcome? The perfect blueprint for success.

Morag Barrett is more than a seasoned coach; she is an adept facilitator and compelling speaker, renowned for crafting transformative programs and guiding sessions with unparalleled efficacy. While she is a certified coach with Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® and an alumnus of the Corporate Coach University, it is her powerful blend of program design and facilitation skills that truly distinguishes her.

Morag holds a master's degree in human resource management from De Montfort University, UK. Beyond her educational and professional accolades, she’s an award-winning author of three pivotal books: Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships, The Future-Proof Workplace, and You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!).

If that hasn’t tired you out, she’s also the proud mother to three 6ft sons, and a classical musician. When not at work you’ll find Morag playing the bassoon, ballroom dancing, or travelling (not all at the same time).

Available For: Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Colorado
Speaking Topics: Business of Relationships; Leadership & High Performing Teams; The Future of Work

Morag Barrett Points
Academic 0
Author 420
Influencer 137
Speaker 39
Entrepreneur 30
Total 626

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Company
Minimum Project Size: $25,000+
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Company Founded Date: 2023

Areas of Expertise

Culture 30.64
Future of Work 31.05
HR 41.21
Leadership 37.68
Management 49.04
Entrepreneurship 30.23
Project Management 30.32
Public Relations 30.19
Design Thinking 30.15
Business Strategy 30.35
AI
Social 37.07
Mental Health 40.08

Industry Experience

Financial Services & Banking
Oil & Gas
Professional Services
Telecommunications

Publications

35 Article/Blogs
How to Create a Culture of Connection (in under an hour).
Linkedln
February 29, 2024
Picture the scene: 20 eager leaders, many of whom were meeting for the first time, gathered in the room. The air was charged with an electric energy, yet the sense of connection among them was tentative at best. The initial awkwardness of such first encounters was all too familiar—a scenario I’ve encountered countless times throughout my career.

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

Navigating Grief in the Workplace: A Guide for Leaders
Better Together Newsletter
September 22, 2023
#Emotions, especially #grief, have a profound way of resurfacing during moments of reflection. I previously penned a heartfelt piece on navigating grief both personally and professionally. In that article, I share my personal journey, provide insights on dealing with our own grief, and offer tips on supporting colleagues who might be walking a similar path. I invite you to take a moment to read and share your thoughts and experiences.

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Tags: Leadership, Management, Mental Health

What's Your Intention? Setting and Achieving Personal Goals
Better Together Newsletter
August 04, 2023
Before today, I'd told myself that treadmills were the bane of my existence. That I was not a runner, heck, not even a jogger – I was a power walker! I stuck to this mental image of myself, never venturing above a gentle jog or past the 5mph limit. Yet, here I was, outpacing myself at 6.5mph. That's when the lightbulb moment occurred: my intention, while fueling my progress, was also my anchor.

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Tags: Leadership, Management

You Don't Need One Mentor. You Need an Entire Team!
American Management Association
March 29, 2022
Research over many decades has revealed that mentored individuals are more productive, have a higher salary and salary growth, earn more promotions, have greater job and career satisfaction and less burnout.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

FINDING YOUR PLACE IN THE WORK OF THE FUTURE
Career Journal
January 13, 2022
The pandemic has left us with a legacy of new ways of working. Highly placed officers of major
corporations were looking for new metaphors, frameworks, and strategies to turn pain points into
pivot points. The events of 2020 undercut any linear logic in planning and designing work that
worked for people, organizations, and their communities. These events tell us the future of work
requires paradigm shifts in corporate culture, co-collaborative teamwork, and career potential.

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Tags: Future of Work, Leadership, Management

A Powerful Alternative to New Year's Resolutions.
LinkedIn
January 04, 2022
It's time to abandon New Year's Resolutions, here's my alternative spin (with a shout out to Michael Bublé)

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Tags: Leadership, Management

Who ya gonna call?
LinkedIn
July 28, 2021
I still remember vividly choosing one flower from the bunch in my hand, and laying it on the grave next to my dad's. I could hear the birds chirping, and the family, a little bemused, asking "Do you know who that is?"

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Tags: Leadership, Future of Work, Public Relations

Lost Your Mojo? Me Too. Here's how I found it again
LinkedIn
March 22, 2021
I’ve lost and regained my mojo many times during my life and career, however those dull feelings have usually been brief and were far outweighed by the sparkly times. I'm a glass-half-full person, silver linings all round, an optimistic outlook on life. Which has made the last few months a double whammy for me.

2020 and the Covid Curveball has been tough for all. The bright side (for me) was that 2020 was full of distractions, redesigning programs for virtual delivery, playing with new tech tools and upping our facilitation game. I didn't have time to languish, it was all hands on deck. Busy. Busy. Busy.

As the year end came to an end, the optimism of a 'New Year New Beginning' quickly came crashing down with the reality of 'New Year Same Struggles'. Ugh. I struggled. The Funk took hold.

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Tags: Health and Wellness, HR, Leadership

Is Your Leadership Showing?
LinkedIn
March 03, 2021
There's a great Maya Angelou quote that we use in many of our programs here at SkyeTeam:

“People won’t remember what you said, or what you did, they’ll remember how you made them feel.”
Putting people first has always been at the heart of what we do, so putting together an article to help others on their leadership journey seemed fitting. Being a leader doesn't happen with a title, it comes with deliberate thought and action, and carries quite a bit of responsibility.

Especially today.

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Tags: HR, Leadership

7 WAYS TO CREATE CONNECTION REMOTELY
SIM
January 25, 2021
In our life before Covid (B.C.), most of us saw our colleagues, friends, and family every day. We had one or two long-distance relationships and that was plenty. Now, times are changing yet again with the release of the vaccine. We are now in After Distancing (A.D.). This raises the question…
How can we apply what we know about maintaining those pesky long-distance romantic relationships to our now long-distance professional relationships?

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

7 WAYS TO CREATE CONNECTION REMOTELY
Society for Information Management
January 22, 2021
In our life before Covid (B.C.), most of us saw our colleagues, friends, and family every day. We had one or two long-distance relationships and that was plenty. Now, times are changing yet again with the release of the vaccine. We are now in After Distancing (A.D.). This raises the question…

How can we apply what we know about maintaining those pesky long-distance romantic relationships to our now long-distance professional relationships?

Here are 7 of the best tips to handle the A.D. times we find ourselves in.

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Tags: Leadership

One Thing... New Year Resolutions and Goal Setting
LinkedIn
January 04, 2021
I don't know about you, but I have always kind of despised New Year's Eve. A night that has been bestowed with almost magical powers of transformation. 'Almost magical' being key, since most of the promises of New-Year-New-Me fall by the wayside within a matter of weeks, if not days.

10...9...8...7...

Our eyes glued to the glittering ball, or the face of Big Ben, our hearts race...

6...5...4...

Excitement, anticipation, full of hope for the new year, our hopes and dreams are tantalizingly close...

3...2...1...

BONG! The sound of anticlimax and reality crashes around us. Everything is the same. Everyone is the same. I am the same.

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Tags: Health and Wellness, HR, Leadership

3 SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS IN UNDER 3 MINUTES!
The People Development Magazine
December 08, 2020
3 SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS IN UNDER 3 MINUTES!

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

If You Don't Like the Show - Change the Channel
LinkedIn
November 19, 2020
When I looked at the clock, it was 8am and I had been crying off and on for an hour. This time it wasn't James Blunt's fault. I’d spent the last hour with colleagues sharing my story of how I got to where I am today. Those of you who know me will realize that talking about myself is not my forte. Those of you who don’t, just trust me, talking about myself is not my forte. For those 60 minutes, however, I surprised myself (and my colleagues). This was me. All of me. OK most of me. Some of me.

It wasn't how I had planned to spend my morning. I'd been procrastinating on the conversation that triggered my reactions... after all, my story was boring. What did I have to share? As it turns out, quite a bit.

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Tags: Health and Wellness, HR, Leadership

HOW LEADERS ARE RESPONDING TO COVID19
People Development Magazine
October 15, 2020
2020 has demonstrated the best and worst leadership internationally, nationally and locally. The last few months have been a leadership crucible for all of us, one we weren’t seeking, but perhaps needed. As the situation with COVID19 emerges, leaders are responding in a myriad of ways.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, COVID19

I Have a Problem... and You do Too
Linked In
October 06, 2020
This may come as a surprise, however I KNOW that some of you, many of you, reading this article have the same problem. Books.

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Tags: Management, Leadership

Do You Have a Best Friend at Work?
Linked In
September 17, 2020
Best Friends at work are the ones who are with you, on high days and low days. They're the peeps we turn to, the peeps who help ensure we all make it through together, and are better for it.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

5 Hacks to Avoid Virtual Meeting Fatigue (#2 is my favorite)
Ultimate Software
August 10, 2020
With the requirement for many of us to work from home it seems that life as we know it has morphed into one long, never-ending Zoom-Skype-WebEx-Hangout-Meet video fest

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

How to Change Toxic Work Culture
Ultimate Software
February 14, 2020
Is your office plagued by politics, siloes and turf-wars? Are you finding the water-cooler conversations more dramatic than a daytime soap opera? Are your talented employees leaving for pastures new? If so, you may be in the midst of a toxic culture, and you need to sit up and pay attention. Organizational culture isn’t an HR issue, it’s an organizational priority. You must learn how to change toxic work culture, because if you leave it unaddressed, it can undermine your business results and damage leadership reputations.

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Tags: Culture, HR, Leadership

High-performing teams: Lessons from the symphony orchestra
Import from cio.com
August 16, 2017

How well are your employees playing together? Are they playing in harmony or are they slightly out of tune?I am an amateur musician (flute, piano and bassoon) and have performed with numerous orchestras and groups. Currently I am the principal bassoonist for the Broomfield Symphony Orchestra. The

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

How to ensure your new employee has a great first day
Import from cio.com
May 03, 2017


I was reading an article by Kim Harris at TSheets about the importance of effective on boarding of new hire employees. It got me thinking, why is it that something as important as welcoming a new employee can leave such a bad impression?Unfortunately, far too often in the client organizations my

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The future of work is today. Are you ready?
Import from cio.com
March 06, 2017


Look out! In workplaces across the globe, conventional wisdom is being thrown out the window. Everything around us seems to be in flux — from how we conduct ourselves to how we manage others.In my work with business leaders and teams around the world, I see too many companies missing out — st

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4 New Year's resolutions to help build your high-performing team
Import from cio.com
January 24, 2017


Another new year has rolled around (rather too quickly for my liking!) and my guess is that like many of us you have used this turning of the calendar to create New Year's resolutions. Personal commitments focused on you and your success.But what about your team? This is the time to broaden your

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4 critical questions for every professional relationship
Import from cio.com
November 29, 2016


Have you ever been blindsided by a colleagues words or actions? Or maybe been part of a team that spent more time complaining about others in the business rather than collaborating and solving the business decision at hand?If you have answered yes to either or both questions then you are probably

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5 principles of effective feedback
Import from cio.com
September 14, 2016



Feedback is an essential part of all communication. Simply put, it is a response that you make to something that you observe or hear. In a conversation or a discussion, it occurs when you speak. One person will offer an opinion or observation, and then you will offer yours.
There are occasions h

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3 Author Newsletters
How to be a better Remote Leader
Linkedln
March 19, 2024
Before we dive in, let's get one thing straight: when I talk about being a better "Remote Leader or Team Member," I'm not talking about mastering the art of being emotionally distant or coldly aloof. Nope, this is all about bridging those physical miles that separate us in our increasingly digital work world.

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

Crisis Management: What a 30lb Dumbell taught me
Better Together
January 10, 2024
It’s amazing how much can go through one’s mind in a moment of crisis. As I started to fall all I could think was, “Don’t let it crush your skull!”, “Have I broken it?”, “Did anyone notice?” To save time, and your stress levels, I’ll cut to the chase – The answers were: No – as evidenced by the GIANT bruise on my leg where the 30lb dumbbell made contact (I'll save you the photo of that - it was huge!); No – My ankle was only sprained; Yes – of course, as the whole class stopped to first look, and then rush to my aid.

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

3 Quick Tips for Expressing Gratitude at Work
LinkedIn
November 22, 2023
As we approach Thanksgiving, a time traditionally focused on expressing gratitude for what we have, it’s worth considering a shift in perspective: from being thankful for what we have to being grateful for who we have in our lives.

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Tags: Leadership, Management, Mental Health

1 Board Membership
City Year
City Year
January 01, 2014
City Year partners with at-risk schools to help bridge the gap between what their students need and what the schools are designed to provide. In doing so, they're helping students reach their full potential and graduate high school in communities all across America.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Culture

3 Books
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!)
Page Two
October 18, 2022
In today’s age of Zoom calls and hybrid workplaces, how can leaders foster relationships that allow everyone to succeed? A trio of best friends and leadership consultants at SkyeTeam have the surprising answer: workplace success starts by being a friend.

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Tags: Social, Management, Leadership

Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships
River Grove Books
April 01, 2020
In this informative and accessible book, Morag Barrett shares exceptional knowledge on why a business plan and the newest product mean nothing if you don’t have your people aligned to execute the plan. Leaders rarely fail because of lack of technical ability, but do so because they don’t cultivate effective working relationships

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

The Future-Proof Workplace
Wiley
March 20, 2017
The Future-Proof Workplace is a survival guide for the new realities of business. The future is no longer some far-off destination; it is here, right now, and already changing the way we work. Historically, the sea-changes have advanced humanity and inspired us to reach even further; from the Dark Ages to the Age of Enlightenment, from agrarian to industrial societies―and today is no different. But only those who are ready for the changes will come out thriving. This book highlights the changes already taking place around us: the transition from skills to knowledge, the neuroscience approach to leadership and motivation, galloping technical advances, and more. Whether you're a CEO, a leader or manager, or just trying to survive the chaos, this invaluable guide is your wake-up call―the future is now.

The new forces emerging must be understood now if your organization is to succeed. This book details the transformation every business must make to turn upheaval into opportunity.

Discover how emerging technologies and neuroscience research are already impacting the way we work
Learn how yesterday's biases are being replaced by modern values, culture, and relationships
Consider the "heart" of your organization, and whether it can stand up to the purpose-driven paradigm of the future
Find new achievement in the new organizational structure, and examine models that are already emerging
Everyone knows that changes are needed―and fast. The question is: which changes, and how? The Future-Proof Workplace maps the transformation, and gives you an itinerary for each step of the way.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR, Future of Work

3 Keynotes
How to avoid "Talking to the Mirror" - nurturing your relationships and sense of team while working-from-home
Society for Information Management
September 21, 2020
The novelty of working from home has worn off and for many of us it's our reality for the foreseeable future. Life seems to have become one long zoom-skype-webex-hangout-meet video endurance test, without the great script or soundtrack. The adhoc water-cooler conversations are a thing of the past, the only time people call (or slack, or IM) is when they need something. Is it any wonder that the cracks are starting to show and that professional relationships that once felt solid, teams that seemed cohesive, are starting to feel unsteady. We are mentally and physically exhausted from the rollercoaster of change we've been riding. The good news is that there are steps we can all take to steady ourselves and recalibrate the relationships that matter to us, personally and professionally.

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

Ally or Adversary? The Three Secrets to Cultivating Winning Relationships
Mesa County Top 10 County Budget Conference
September 26, 2019
"Difficult to manage relationships sabotage more business than anything else." - John Kotter, HBS
You cannot be successful in business, or in life, unless you are successful in cultivating winning relationships. This high impact and interactive session focuses on the ‘how’ of successful businesses, clarifying the rules of engagement across teams.
In organizations where toxic behaviors are ignored, invariably inefficiencies abound, productivity and customer satisfaction go down and costs go up. Relationships matter. This keynote is based on the bestselling book Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships by Morag Barrett.

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

Ally or Adversary? The Three Secrets to Cultivating Winning Relationships
Ultimate Software
September 10, 2019
"Difficult to manage relationships sabotage more business than anything else." - John Kotter, HBS
You cannot be successful in business, or in life, unless you are successful in cultivating winning relationships. This high impact and interactive session focuses on the ‘how’ of successful businesses, clarifying the rules of engagement across teams.
In organizations where toxic behaviors are ignored, invariably inefficiencies abound, productivity and customer satisfaction go down and costs go up. Relationships matter. This keynote is based on the bestselling book Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships by Morag Barrett.

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

5 Media Interviews
Simply, Practical Human With Mark LeBusque
Spotify
January 24, 2022
Morag Barrett totally gets the human stuff and knows it's hard work. As a well-respected leadership expert, author, speaker and coach, Morag has helped thousands of human beings to understand their impact on others in a leadership capacity and shares some gold nuggets on how to cultivate better relationships with self and others. Trust, care, dependency and other human stuff is at the core of the work Morag has spent a lifetime designing and delivering with great success.

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Tags: Management, Leadership

Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast with Morag Barrett
SkyeTeam
April 13, 2021
Today's solution for tomorrow's leaders.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship

Every CEO needs to claim the power of the pause
The Small Business Advocate
August 27, 2020
Morag Barrett joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how finding a way to pause our brains is a good way to transition from manager to CEO, especially during the challenges of more remote working.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

4 questions to foster healthy business relationships
PowerHum
August 17, 2020
Morag Barrett talks to Sneha Moorthy from peopleHum about the 4 important questions that help foster healthy business relationships. If you like the video, please subscribe to the channel, so we could keep producing more content like this!

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

How to achieve your goals by asking for help from others
The Small Business Advocate
February 10, 2020
Morag Barrett joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some ways to get others to help you accomplish your goals by knowing where to find the people who can and will help – but you still have to ask.

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Tags: HR, Leadership

14 Podcasts
People First! Robbie Samuels, Unlock The Opportunities In Your Existing Network
YouTube
January 25, 2022
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

People First! Deborah Grayson Riegel & Sophie Riegel, Help! How To Give, Ask For, and Accept It!
YouTube
January 18, 2022
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

People First Dorie Clark, Are You Playing The Long Game?
YouTube
January 11, 2022
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

People First! Sam George, I'll Get Back To You...Or NOT!
YouTube
January 04, 2022
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

Simply, Practical Human With Mark LeBusque
SkyeTeam
January 04, 2022
How do you get to the next level? Listen in to this powerful and personal conversation I recently had with Amii Barnard-Bahn on my PeopleFirst! show.

A few takeaways:
- Careers aren't linear.
- Every job is temporary.
- The velocity of change in the workforce is exceptional.
- If you're not investing in yourself, you may not be prepared to seize a new opportunity.
- Now is the best time to grow to empower your future.

...and we discuss the one key element of C-Suite Promotability that most people overlook.

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Tags: Leadership, Management

People First! Terry Jackson, The Leadership Superpower of Co-Creation!
YouTube
December 28, 2021
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

People First! Deepa Prahalad, Creating Predictable Magic Through Design
YouTube
September 28, 2021
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Deepa Prahalad discuss Creating Predictable Magic Through Design!

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Tags: Design Thinking, Leadership, Business Strategy

We Are VIP Podcast | Episode 84: Cultivate Winning Relationships | Morag Barrett
WeareVip.com
March 09, 2021
Morag Barrett joins VIP's Casey Hasten in a discussion about cultivating winning relationships in the workplace. We discuss collaboration and share strategies to help employers cultivate success within their organizations through teamwork and communication.

About the Guest:
Website: https://skyeteam.com/home​
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moragbarr...​.

About The We Are VIP Podcast:
This podcast is brought to you by VIP to add value to your job or candidate search. Each week, we'll bring you helpful tips and insights from leading professionals to help candidates land their dream jobs and help employers find better talent.

Hosted by:
Casey Hasten, Director of Recruiting at VIP

About VIP:
We utilize a holistic approach to support your strategic initiatives in accounting and finance. From recruiting and strategic staffing, to project management consulting, our service model offers a comprehensive solution that allows for flexibility as you navigate transformation and growth within your organization.

Connect:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/270216/​
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreVIPCompany​
Job Openings and Services: https://wearevip.com​

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Tags: Leadership, HR, Project Management

Culture Factor 2.0 - Morag Barrett: What Does Your Relationship Ecosystem Look Like?
Culture Factor 2.0
March 07, 2021
If you're working with a difficult colleague? Plagued with the worst of office politics, silos and turf wars? Feeling isolated or disconnected from your team and organization? Listen up, Morag Barrett, the CEO and Founder of SkyeTeam she's supported the development of more than 15,000 leaders from 20 countries, and on 6 continents and shares insights into the critical skill we all need right now - relationship building. Morag is the author of: Cultivate. The Power of Winning Relationships the playbook on how to diagnose the health of your professional relationships, and the steps you can take to not only to be an Ally, but also to invest in your relationships at work. She's contributed to Entrepreneur.com, and CIO.com and has been featured in Business Insider and Forbes among others. Morag was recently listed by PeopleHum among the 100 most influential thought leaders to follow in 2021. Please join me in welcoming my guest today, people expert, mother of 3, and ballroom dancer…. Morag Barrett.

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Tags: Leadership, HR

CB Bowman Live! Challenges of the C-Suite
Society for Information Management
January 19, 2021
CB Bowman and Morag explore the challenges of the C-Suite especially when it comes to cultivating effective professional relationships at work

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Tags: Leadership

People First!
Self
December 21, 2020
People First! explores the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.

Morag interviews authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships.

Business is personal, and relationships matter!

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Tags: Management, Leadership

Staying Connected While Disconnected
Dr. Jo Lichten
May 26, 2020
Dr. Jo interviews Morag Barrett, a sought out speaker, executive coach and leadership development expert. She's the author of 3 books including Cultivate. She's the CEO & Founder of SkyeTeam.com, an international leadership development firm and has supported the development of more than 10,000 leaders from 20 countries and on 4 continents. Dr. Jo is a professional speaker (LIVE and VIRTUAL), wellness coach, and the author of 6 books including, REBOOT - how to power up your energy, focus, and productivity. Join Dr. Jo's enews list and learn more about her products and services at DrJo.com.

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

HR in Times of Crisis
Power Lunch Live
April 27, 2020
HR in Times of Crisis on Power Lunch Live. Morag Barrett is a sought out speaker and CEO of SkyeTeam, an international HR consulting and leadership development company. Morag's leadership insights have been featured in Inc.com, Business Insider, American Management Association among others and she is a regular contributor to CIO.com and Entrepreneur.com. Morag is the best-selling author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships as well as The Future-Proof Workplace.

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Tags: HR, Leadership

How to Maintain Relationships in the Time of COVID 19
Debbie Peterson Getting to Clarity
April 07, 2020
Getting to Clarity with Debbie Peterson is the host of The Way Forward in YOUR Career and this week, Morag Barrett joins her to discuss how to Maintain Relationships in the Time of COVID-19. There are 4 questions you must answer to build relationships that matter to advance in your career or business. Morag shares 3 tips to do that even in our current circumstances. Join us and learn how to build relationships that can be allies, sponsors, mentors, and champions for you in your way forward in career!

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

1 Quote
Coaching Challenges: Nine Ways To Build Trust And Flexibility At The Workplace
Forbes
January 14, 2019
Trust is often a goal sought after by coaches and leaders who want to better connect with individuals or teams they are working with. But trust isn’t built in a day, nor is it easily done. Sometimes, individuals may be quite set in their ways, which can hinder compromise and forward progression.

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Tags: HR, Leadership

1 Speaker Bureau Listing
https://www.speakerbookingagency.com/talent/morag-barrett
speaker booking agency
July 01, 2020

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

53 Videos
Glad We Met! The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings with Steven Rogelberg
Import from youtube.com
March 24, 2024

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Tags: Leadership, Mental Health

In Her Own Voice, A Woman's Rise to CEO with Jennifer McCollum
Import from youtube.com
March 05, 2024

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3 Webinars
Ally or Adversary? The Three Secrets to Cultivating Winning Relationships
Colorado Society of Association Executives
December 21, 2020
Difficult to manage relationships sabotage more business than anything else." - John Kotter, HBS

You cannot be successful in business, or in life, unless you are successful in cultivating winning relationships. This high impact and interactive session focuses on the ‘how’ of successful organizations, clarifying the rules of engagement across teams. In teams where toxic behaviors are ignored, invariably inefficiencies abound, productivity and customer satisfaction go down and costs go up. Relationships matter.

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Leading with Influence: Humanizing the Workplace
Global Leaders in Law
November 23, 2020
MoFo partner and global Litigation co-chair Tiffany Cheung joins Alex Lazarus, founder of global leadership consultancy Lazarus & Maverick, and executive coach and best-selling author Morag Barrett for a conversation on how the workplace can no longer be focused solely on technical expertise, but must include an intentional focus on using our humanity as an advantage.

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Manager Essentials
The WILD Network
October 31, 2020
Morag Barrett & Eric Spencer share the 4 secrets to awesome leadership & management

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The Power of Digital Reach and Human Touch: Navigating the Modern Professional Landscape
Thinkers360
February 27, 2024

Recently, a dear friend shared their frustration with me after being bypassed for a role, not due to a lack of skill or an impressive 20-year career, but because their social media following didn't meet the expected threshold. It was a stark reminder of the complex interplay between our digital presence and our real-world expertise in today's landscape.

Balancing Digital Presence and Authentic Relationships

In this digital age, it's undeniable that an online presence holds value, whether it's for personal branding, networking, or sharing insights. My own journey has seen moments of joy from viral content, like my "Leadership lessons from a dog owner" article that went viral in Australia, showcasing the reach and impact digital platforms can offer.

However, it's essential to navigate this digital sphere without losing sight of the profound importance of genuine, human connections. The true measure of support isn't found in likes or follows but in the depth and quality of the relationships we nurture both online and offline.

The Dual Value of Connections

The insights from our research and best-selling book "You, Me, We" highlighted a poignant reality: many feel a sense of isolation within their professional circles, with 20% of leaders sharing they had no friends at work. No one they could turn to on the good days, or as importantly, on their toughest days. Underscoring the need for both a supportive network and meaningful one-to-one connections. This dual approach enriches our professional journey, offering both the breadth of reach that digital platforms provide and the depth of personal interactions that build trust and resilience.

Integrating Digital and Personal Networks

The key is to integrate our digital endeavors with our personal connections. Embracing social media as a tool for expansion while also investing in close, supportive relationships creates a robust network. This synergy between our online influence and our offline alliances ensures we're not just visible but also genuinely supported in our endeavors.

The fabric of strong teams and successful collaborations is woven from the threads of trust and mutual support. True success and fulfillment come from the depth and quality of our relationships, not just the breadth of our digital networks. Realizing that the most impactful connections are often already within our reach, it's about nurturing those relationships and being a steadfast ally to others. Remember, it is at the intersection of our of digital reach and human connection where the secret to success lies. 

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Virtual Leadership & Management Development Programs

Location: virtual    Date Available: September 15th, 2020     Fees: tbd

Submission Date: September 15th, 2020     Service Type: Service Offered

If your leaders struggled with their people management responsibilities when they were colocated then chances are those gaps are exacerbated in a work-from-home and virtual environment. The time to provide a laser-like investment in your leaders is now.

The good news is that SkyeTeam brings extensive experience in digital leadership development and the design of in-person, virtual and blended learning solutions. No death-by-powerpoint, or one-way webinars. Instead the participants in your programs are immersed in the experience from the get go.

SkyeTeam’s award winning leadership & management development programs are rich experiences that result in positive impact and change long after your leaders graduate from their program. Each workshop and program element is customized for you and ensures that the most important people in your organization are equipped with the mindset and skills needed to achieve your business objectives.

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