BirdsEye Culture Leader Network
Webinars & Articles
Mindset Matters – Investing in Personal Growth and Leadership Insight
From time to time, our clients ask for webinars on topics that challenge them or spark their curiosity. In response, we’ve created Mindset Matters, a monthly series hosted by Frank Gallant and Craig Kennedy. Each 30–45 minute session explores how our thinking shapes our world — revealing the invisible patterns that drive behavior, influence relationships, and define organizational culture.
Through these conversations, we unpack practical strategies on building trust, strengthening group process skills, cultivating psychological safety, managing change, and advancing leadership effectiveness. The series also explores cultural transformation across homes, organizations, communities, and society at large—connecting big ideas with everyday leadership practice.
All recordings are available on-demand through your complimentary Bird’s Eye membership. Simply click on;
- the circular icons to access past sessions recordings; and
- the webinar title to access the power point presentation.
Understanding the Human Mindset
In this session, we'll explore the landscape of your personal thinking patterns. You'll discover how your unique mindset influences leadership, decision-making, and organizational culture. Get ready to gain insights into your mental approach.
The Power of Constructive Leadership Styles
In this webinar we’ll begin to unpack the mechanics of your constructive thinking. We’'ll explore how positive mental frameworks drive your personal growth, inspire your teams, and create meaningful change. Learn practical techniques to shift from reactive to proactive thinking.
Strengthening Response Flexibility
Join us to explore how constructive mindsets and response flexibility are key to effective leadership, enabling individuals to adapt thoughtfully and respond positively to challenging situations. Learn the science of how to strengthen "pause / still" techniques that reduce ineffective reactivity of defensive leadership styles.
Aligning on Belief Systems for Effective Leadership
Effective leadership begins with shared, constructive belief systems rooted in trust, growth, and authenticity. When leaders align around positive core values, they foster clarity, resilience, and collaboration — creating environments where people and organizations can truly thrive.
Techniques for Staying in the Blue (Constructive Styles)
In this session we will explore twelve techniques for staying more consistently within in the blue constructive styles. As you deepen your understand of your personal autonomic nervous system you will have more conscious control of your autonomic ladder and how to shift state to state - with the goal of being more in the blue.
The Transformation Power of Feeling Safe
Join us as we dive into the art of creating psychological safety. You'll develop skills to connect deeply, foster trust, and create environments where you and your team feel heard and valued. Understand how your presence transforms leadership dynamics.
UnFear - Tapping the Self-Actualized Mindset for Values Alignment - Coming Soon
Join us as we explore how moving beyond fear unlocks clarity and authenticity. Discover how aligning personal and organizational values strengthens trust, resilience, and effectiveness. This session provides practical tools to shift mindset and lead with confidence.
Leadership and Culture Articles
Stop Letting Fear Define Accountability
Build trust through ownership, not punishment. What if accountability wasn’t something your team feared, but something they trusted? If you want to create a culture where accountability builds trust instead of anxiety, you can learn to reframe it.
The Conversation No One Wants to Have
"What if you were hit by a bus tomorrow? What would we do?" If you've led a nonprofit for any length of time, it's likely some smart board member or staff person has asked you that question. I was first asked it many years ago, and after wisely dismissing the first responses that entered my mind, I realized I really didn't have an answer.
How Silence Makes You a Stronger Leader
Imagine treating solitude not as “empty time,” but your most strategic asset. Imagine the clarity, solutions, and calm confidence you’d bring to your team. It’s possible. It starts with putting down the phone. You cannot lead effectively if you never stop to think.
When Hard Conversations Knock You Off Balance
Hard conversations haev a way of pulling ius off centre. They stir up emotions, poke at insecurities, and invite reactions that only complicate what's already complex. But learning to stay grounded changes the entire dynamic.
Is Fear Quietly Holding Back Your Team
Leaders often underestimate how fear shapes team behaviour. Teams don't drift into fixed mindsets because they're stubborn or uninterested in growth. More often, they're responding to fear, sometimes subtly, sometimes visibly, but always powerfully.