Posts Tagged ‘leaders’
How to support those new to leadership roles
In the past month, I’ve come across at least five situations where emerging or first-time leaders are coming unstuck in their people leadership role. Usually, I hear this from their boss (or even their boss’s boss). Sometimes, it’s when it reaches HR. But the theme of the problem – and the cause – is almost…
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 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 MoreAre you doing DIVERSITY right? A quality Q&A with Tania Domett
If you’re still wondering whether diversity in the workplace is important…best you go hang out with the Flat Earth Society. As McKinsey & Co (and a host of other highly credible researchers) have shown, diversity makes your organisation more effective, successful and profitable. But knowing you should be cultivating and promoting a diverse workforce –…
Read MoreShades of Grey (no, not the movie) – How to Cultivate Your Relationship With Ambiguity
Urban legend has it that in the mid 1960s, former FBI director, J. Edgar Hoover was reading a typed copy of a letter he’d just dictated to his aide. He didn’t like the way the letter had been formatted so he wrote on the bottom, “watch the borders” and asked the aide to retype the…
Read More4 Tips For Becoming A Communications Rockstar
Today’s post was written by Amy Cunningham – a PR and communications consultant specialising in blogging for businesses and senior executives. Amy is also my blog manager and the other half of The Leader’s Digest. Communications and leadership are inextricably linked. It’s just not possible to be a great leader without having a razor-sharp set…
Read MoreHow To Prevent Fear From Stealing Your Leadership Mojo
Did you know we are born with only two fears? The fear of falling and loud noises. Everything else is developed through our experiences. So, fear is an intrinsic part of our human make-up. And it sure does drive a WHOLE lotta behaviour. What does this mean if you are a leader? At its worst, fear leaves us paralysed.…
Read MoreWhy New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (and 2 powerful alternatives)
Here’s a frightening statistic. According to the University of Scranton research, only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s goals. Crazy right?! If resolutions or specific goal setting just ain’t your gig, don’t sweat it, you’re doing OK. Instead of the traditional resolution-fest, I’d like to suggest a different approach, which can apply to the beginning of…
Read MoreWhy Leaders Should Challenge Paradigms (even their own)
The greatest leaders are ones who challenge the status quo. Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, Aung San Suu Kyi and Sir Edmund Hillary are just a few examples of influential people throughout history who have made a real and lasting impact on the world. Why? Because they asked questions. They opposed dogmatism. They…
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