Posts by Suzi McAlpine
Putting the spotlight on workplace wellbeing + your help with a survey
Understanding and supporting mental wellbeing is increasingly a priority for organisations – and with good reason. It has a profound effect on our workplaces – not only for employees, but also for overall organisational performance. But for leaders and organisations to make any substantial impact in this area, we need to go beyond simply paying…
Read MoreFour things you should avoid when delivering bad news
When the CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, had to tell his employees last month that there were going to be widespread job cuts due to COVID19, he did it in a way that received widespread praise. He was transparent, empathetic and his letter was a benchmark lesson on how to deliver tough news. You can…
Read MoreMy dad was intensely curious. Here’s why you should be too (especially right now)
My dad was an intensely curious man. Sure, he was a Professor of Education and did his PhD thesis on creativity in science – so maybe he had a running start on the whole curiosity thing. However, I also think it was in-built into his psyche and the benefits of his curious mind were plentiful…
Read MoreThe End Of The Beginning: Leadership into Level 2 and beyond
Here’s a date to save for this coming Wednesday afternoon, when you’ve had enough of boring Zoom meetings. This one happens to be on Zoom too – but knowing it’s with Harold and Russell, it certainly won’t be boring that’s for sure! Plus you’ll see my face there too – hopefully that’s a plus. This…
Read MoreWhat I did when my brother called me self-centred: Or, a better way to deal with feedback
Last week, in one of our regular lockdown phone calls, my older brother Andrew called me self-centred. Not in an angry, bitter or attacking way. Just casually, in passing. Like it was an afterthought at the end of his story about a trip to the supermarket, which had resulted in some good deals on mince.…
Read More3 things leaders should prioritise right now (and always, actually)
Last week, I contributed to an article in Inc. Magazine about how prioritising is one of the key things leaders can do to safeguard themselves and those they lead from burnout. You can read the full article here. But prioritising is a pretty worthwhile talent for leaders to get the hang of anytime – and…
Read More5 tips for making better decisions during COVID-19
Right now, along with millions of other leaders around the world, you’re having to make decisions about things you never thought you would, at a pace you never imagined. You’re also making these decisions in an environment that’s changing not just day-by-day, but sometimes, hour-by-hour. So if you find yourself attempting to control more than…
Read MoreWhy you should re-read the ‘Circle of Influence/Circle of Concern’ Model right now….
I bet when Stephen Covey came up with the Circle of Influence/Circle of Control model in his bestselling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he didn’t imagine that it would also be incredibly relevant to a world facing COVID-19. But it is. And it’s a useful model to revisit right now – not…
Read More7 tips for leading through troublesome times
How a leader responds in troublesome times is a measure of their mettle – but it requires a steady hand and a clear head. Here are seven ways to successfully lead your team through troubled waters.
Read MoreWhy The Best Leaders Make Love Their Top Priority
This week I interview Matt Tenney onlove and leadership. In his inspiring TED talk, author and social entrepreneur Matt Tenney cites compelling case studies and research to help you see why making love a higher priority than profit is not only a more noble and fulfilling way to lead, it’s actually the surprising secret of the best leaders.
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