How to win in your first 90 days
Avoid these classic transition traps The moment you step into a new role, the clock starts ticking. You’re expected to learn fast, …
Avoid these classic transition traps The moment you step into a new role, the clock starts ticking. You’re expected to learn fast, …
Without outside ‘help’… Even successful leaders often operate on autopilot, reacting to external pressures and demands. When time is short, it’s easy …
The power of a culture of candour Which reality are you seeing? Jack Welch, former CEO of GE, put it this way: …
Read MoreWhat if speaking more candidly was the difference between success and failure?
When a leader aims to become a more effective communicator, it is music to my ears. Why? Because they will usually achieve …
Anyone who isn’t embarrassed by who they were last year probably isn’t learning enough. So says philosopher Alain De Botton. But how …
Well-intended leaders being ‘too responsible’ is something I frequently come across. This is when the positive leadership trait of responsibility is overplayed, and …
Leadership is a verb (not a position) – it is a doing word. Every action a leader takes has the potential to inspire and …
Read MoreWhat Type of Leader Are You? A Multiplier or a Diminisher?
‘Drama’ within teams and between colleagues is inevitable. I see my fair share in my role as a coach and studies suggest that …
Leadership is often glamorised, but the hard truth is that the rewards and joy of leadership go hand-in-hand with uncomfortable demands and …
You have heard of IQ and EQ, but what about RQ? RQ – or Relational Intelligence – helps you to adjust your …