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3 common myths of coaching (and what’s true instead)
Coaching is a leadership superpower. Coaching saves you time. It helps you delegate. It improves performance, builds capability and helps tap into everyone’s creative process. It’s also pretty good for organisational performance. A comprehensive study on the effects of an organisation adopting a ‘coaching culture’ showed some startling results. Coaching led to: A 10 to 20%…
Read MoreWhat a little bathroom karaoke reminded me about moments of joy
I suck at singing. Like, I’m ‘dogs howling at the assault of the sound’ bad. But I love to sing. Correction. I used to love to sing. Belting out a tune at full volume in the car on the way to pick up Sienna from school. Letting rip in the kitchen with my rendition of…
Read MoreValues aren’t just for companies
A global study found that consumers are 4-6x more likely to purchase from, and champion, a purpose-driven company. 4-6 times! Those are compelling stats. The future belongs to purpose-led organisations who authentically embed their purpose and values into everything they do. If nothing else, it makes commercial sense. But it’s not just a company’s values…
Read MoreFeedback tips for the conflict-avoidant
My dad was so conflict-avoidant that he once chewed through half an avocado at a dinner party, even though he detested the things with a vengeance. He couldn’t bring himself to let the host know he didn’t like them, even though they had asked everyone prior if there was anything people didn’t like to eat.…
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.
Read MoreBeware the ‘Boss Shadow Effect’
Loads of leaders have a blind spot when it comes to underestimating the shadow they cast. I call it the Boss Shadow Effect. Many of us assume our teams are open and honest with us. About what they’re really thinking about our latest idea, how we ran that Monday morning meeting or what they think…
Read MoreA little bit, done often: why the key to high performance is not what you think
There are two things I do most days which have led to massive improvements in my life. One is to meditate every morning for ten minutes. The other is to exercise most days for a minimum of 30 minutes. In both cases, it’s a case of ‘a little bit, done often’ that’s been the trick…
Read MoreWhat is it like to be a Mayor? 10 Questions with Rachel Reese
Disclaimer: I’m not really into local body politics. Come to think of it, I’m not sure why, because I certainly have an opinion on loads of decisions my local city council makes. It’s local body election time here in Nelson. Those pesky VOTE FOR ME signs are doing my head in. But when my husband…
Read MoreCould Not ‘Managing Up’ Be Cramping Your Career?
There’s a whole lot of noise about how to lead your direct reports. And this is a good thing. The world would be a better place if bosses bossed better. But there’s one area of leadership that’s often overlooked. How to manage up successfully. What do I mean by ‘managing up’? ‘Managing up’ means consciously…
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