An organisation’s vision aims to connect everyone on a shared journey of success. Wouldn’t it be great if that’s all it took to rally people together and get everyone excited about the future? The glaring reality, screaming from engagement survey results (however engagement is measured), is that the majority...
We like to think we’re committed. That our team are committed. People who are committed show up, follow through and stick with it. The more commitment you have, the greater productivity and momentum you can generate to get the job done and lead people through transition and change. Commitment...
The best part of writing my new book ‘Influence from the Inside Out’ was the opportunity to glean insight and wisdom from a bunch of senior executives – one being Andrew Dyer. Andrew is a company director, he serves on a number of boards and he’s also the National Wind...
As a leader, you’ve probably struggled or been challenged in a relationship with a direct report at some point. I hear leaders talking about personality differences or communication problems. These issues often mask the real problem – misaligned expectations. Expectations can ruin relationships, especially when the expectations are not...
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...
Want an engaged team? How you can help your people find purpose in their work. June 1, 2019
9 Leadership behaviours that build commitment June 1, 2019
The key to your inner strength: curiosity and courage June 1, 2019
How to Boost Your Courage: 3 Steps June 1, 2019
Leadership Challenge: Bringing Technology & People Together to Create a Win/Win June 1, 2019
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