Most people spend roughly 60% of their time on the things that are important. What do you think your percentage is? We’re busy doing lots of things and don’t stop to think about how we’re doing the doing. Being busy and being productive aren’t the same. Tina asked me...
Do you think of your leadership voice as a tool? One that influences people’s perceptions of you, drives communication, enables relationships, and brings others with you. We’re always influencing; every conversation and interaction allows us to contribute to someone’s thinking in some way. A leader’s voice is reflected in how...
Have you ever wanted to put yourself forward for something, and ended up keeping quiet? Or have you wanted to share what you really thought about something but choose not to. We’ve all done that. Me included. From a career perspective, IQ and competence will only get you so...
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...
Your leadership brand is what you’re known for and how people experience you. Your brand is your perceived business worth (notwithstanding business restructuring along with down-and-right-sizing sometimes leaves us wondering why some people stay while others go). Your brand is always on the move – positively or negatively Your...
This week’s been tough. At 3am on Thursday morning my 6-year-old daughter Kiara, during a coughing fit, shouted “Mum, you’re not focusing”, as I was trying to hold the spacer with Ventolin to her mouth to help her breathe. Feeling frustrated and exhausted, I started crying. Both of my children...
Your leadership is more about who you ‘are’ than what you ‘do’. You need to show up each day the way you want to be perceived – which is simple to say, but difficult to accomplish unless you do your homework and really know yourself – Suzy Monford. Your leadership...
According to a Gallup poll of more than one million employed workers, poor leadership is the number one reason employees leave and go elsewhere¹. As the saying goes, people leave their bosses, not their organisations. It’s easier to complain about your boss rather than face the discomfort of leading...
Every leader wants to make a positive difference to those they lead. Then why is it that most of us are crying out for effective feedback? We don’t regret the things we did, we regret the things we didn’t do Many leaders I talk to wish they’d been better...
Today, people want more than a job. People want to connect – to themselves, each other, and the things they value the most. People want leaders who are real – who are grounded, open, transparent and vulnerable. With them, there’s no BS, ego, jargon or hidden agendas. Real leaders know...
3 ways to build energy in your team that will last April 26, 2019
5 Ways to Build a Culture of Accountability April 26, 2019
Powerful ways to give thanks with your leadership April 26, 2019
3 Ways to foster a ‘speak up’ team environment April 26, 2019
5 Habits of highly productive people November 6, 2018
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