We all like to ‘know our stuff’. Our sense of competence is based on what we know. It gives us the confidence and certainty to do something, have an opinion or perspective, or share with others how things are done. On the flip side, our brand, relationships and leadership are...
In New Zealand the process of weaving is an important and practical part of Maori culture. It represents people and tribes coming together into a single indivisible wholeness – the weaving together of many strands of information, insight, knowledge and wisdom into a story of its people. “Maori weaving...
“I feel like I’m always doubting myself” Sarah told me. “As soon as someone questions me, challenges me, or even just looks at me in a funny way I start to doubt my own abilities”. Do you ever do that? Question yourself in a way that judges you negatively....
What’s your big idea for this year, where, if the idea came off, would create an achievement you’d be really proud of? Big ideas come from people who are prepared to think differently I’m super proud of my Dad. I grew up in Ngatea, a small dairy farming town...
Being a leader isn’t easy. You’re judged on how you react and respond in every interaction. For the most part, leadership is learned – leadership success is a strategy. By focusing on your development and taking the right steps, you’ll exponentially improve your chances of becoming a more effective...
As a leader, you want to make a positive difference to others. You’re always giving – whether it’s advice, support, time and so on. There’s no down time. People are always taking their cues from how you react and respond. What have you received this year? I’m not talking about a bonus, promotion...
The authors of “Crucial Conversations” spent years researching what separates people with positive influence. Their research revealed people with influence have three core traits: They get stuff done (they’re results driven) They have great relationships They’ve mastered the art of having tough conversations. Have you ever put off having...
We all have our own truism’s about leadership. One of the most significant leadership attributes in my mind, and one I don’t think gets talked about enough, is patience. The time pressured environments we work in today reward decisiveness and quick action, and our patience is continually tested. Patience...
Many leaders these days are navigating layers upon layers of change; whether it’s new teams, structures, roles, processes, bosses or ways of working. Change is supposed to be good, right? While the intent of the change might be positive, this doesn’t mean we always feel like we’ve won personally....
Problems are our biggest catalyst for change. Problems don’t exist in physicality though. A problem is only defined by the thinking that creates it. If we change how we think about a problem, the problem changes. Problem solving is core to leadership. The best way to know whether someone...