To really understand another person and consider things from their point of view, you need to climb inside their skin and walk around for a bit. The role of the leader is not about “being in charge”, rather taking care of the people “in…
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Unlocking the potential of a connected team In a time where we have a myriad of ways to communicate with one another – Email, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, just to name a few, the feeling of isolation and disconnection is greater than ever before….
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The vital tool that keeps you and your people on course A powerful vision is like a compass in a leader’s toolbox. It gives you clear direction for decision making, gets everyone on the same page and facing in the same direction. When the…
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How many times have you walked out of a meeting feeling like you weren’t being told the whole story? What about those moments where your colleague nodded along to everything you said but you had a hunch that they didn’t feel the same as you?…
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‘You don’t listen! You lead from “my way or the highway”. People don’t come and tell you anything because they know they’ll be dismissed or ignored!’ That was Rose, a colleague of mine from over 30 years ago. The moment I heard those words, I…
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What does organisational culture actually mean? A quick Google search says that it’s those hard-to-pin down values, mindsets and behaviours which govern how teams work together. It’s also an influential factor when it comes to people’s engagement, productivity and satisfaction levels. However, if you ask…
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When people aren’t talking – don’t mistake their silence for acceptance Have you ever walked away from a conversation with that niggling feeling that everything wasn’t okay, even though you had assurances that “all was good”. You decided to leave it and not pursue…
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The cornerstone for growing and keeping good people Leaders are at the source of a great culture and also at the source of a poor culture. In many businesses there is an appearance of harmony and alignment. If you just scratch the surface, you will…
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Driving Outcomes by Leading with a Sense of Urgency The only guarantee at any time, or anywhere in business, is change. Leading with a sense of urgency means you keep your finger on the pulse, in a time where the only predictable variable is change,…
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The Art of getting stuff done When we lead with a sense of urgency, regardless of how people feel, they step up! Urgency incites focused and targeted action, without it, you erode engagement. For some people, urgency is an integral part of who they…
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