Posts Tagged ‘leadership blog’
Beware this decision-making flaw
There’s a pesky little decision-making flaw that we all fall prey to. This insidious decision villain seems to ramp up big-time during any election season, and we’re seeing it run amok now, so this week’s blog is a timely reminder for us all. Since this is a leadership blog, I’m going to focus on how…
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 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 More3 Simple Steps Leaders Can Take To Improve Their Thinking Skills
When one of the people I respect the most in the leadership world accepts my invitation to do a guest post in The Leader’s Digest, it makes me pretty chuffed. So this is me, pretty chuffed indeed, introducing this week’s guest author, Tanveer Naseer! Tanveer Naseer is an internationally-acclaimed keynote speaker, award-winning leadership writer, author,…
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 MoreFailures, missteps and f-ups – Why they’re critical and how to learn from them
Last May, I spent $10,000 on a research trip to New York for a book concept that I ultimately ditched. The trip was a bit of a train wreck, and culminated in a hot mess of panic attacks in a New York hotel room, a deep dive into a depressive episode and a humiliating gash…
Read MoreWhat my Te Reo journey taught me about learning (and five tips for mastering a new skill)
This week is Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) in Aotearoa (New Zealand). As I’m the only Pakeha in my family (my husband and children are Māori), they see this week as a solid opportunity to take the mickey out of my Māori pronunciation. Especially my teenage son, who’s pretty ace at…
Read MoreHow to combat feeling lonely at the top: Four tips for CEOs
“Solitude vivifies; isolation kills.” – Joseph Roux Being a CEO can be lonely. Nobody tells you this before your first stint at running a company, but having coached a lot of CEOs, I’ve had a front row seat to the ‘lonely at the top’ factor. Sure, you have your board and your executive team to discuss…
Read MoreHow to return to work – for Jacinda and others
When I had my first baby the first few months flew by in a sleep deprived, wonder filled, I-have-no-idea-what-I’m-doing daze. As the day loomed closer for me to leave my beloved bundle of joy and go back to work, I didn’t give it much thought. Truth be told, I believed this returning to work malarkey…
Read MoreInterview with Michael Bungay Stanier: Leadership Author, Researcher and All Round Top Bloke
Since I became an executive coach and leadership blogger, I’ve been inspired by Michael Bungay Stanier. He’s the author of the bestselling book The Coaching Habit and has been featured in numerous publications including Business Insider, Fast Company, Forbes, The Globe & Mail and The Huffington Post. His book, The Coaching Habit, is one of the simplest, yet most effective books on…
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