Posts Tagged ‘leadership lessons’
Why you should pay attention to this thing called The Great Resignation
Like most things, leadership has its lingo and its latest buzzwords. Authentic. Disruption. The new normal. The “new black”, if you will, is The Great Resignation. It’s got the business world in a flurry and as a leader, it is a trend you should probably pay attention to, even if you aren’t digging this latest…
Read More5 phrases every leader should use (liberally)
There are probably some phrases you should leave out of your lingo when you’re a leader. “Do what I tell you to do ‘cause I’m the boss” “That’s a terrible idea” “You’re useless” These are a few examples of phrases to ditch if you want to build a trusting, high performing team. But there ARE…
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 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 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 MoreBaby Oil Bruhaha and Burnt Thighs – Why You Should Be Wary of the Latest Management Fad
When I was 15, it was the ‘in thing’ to slather Johnson’s baby oil all over our legs, line up along the school tennis court and bake ourselves to death during the school lunch break. This bizarre ritual was an indication of our fetish for tanned-brown legs. Brown legs pretty much meant instant access to the…
Read MoreHow a Lake, a Quote, and a Childhood Memory Reminded Me of a Fundamental Truth About Leadership
I’m a sucker for nostalgia. All it takes is for me to hear Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” on the radio and I’m all big hair, neon T-shirts and hot hormonal teenage angst again. Songs, places, smells, phrases – they all whoosh me – sometimes gently, sometimes with a shove – into a moment from my past.…
Read MoreWhy Your Values Aren’t Really Your Values Until They’re Tested – Lessons from Desmond Doss
I watched a movie this weekend based on a true story of a man who knew a thing or two about values. Desmond Doss was a seemingly ordinary young man who refused to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Although he was desperate to serve his country, he didn’t believe in killing another human…
Read MoreCelia Lashlie – What A Woman
Celia Lashlie – what a woman. As the tributes continue to flow in for this incredible human – who, through her relentless work as a social justice advocate and author, literally transformed the lives of thousands of adolescents in New Zealand – I wanted to take a moment to remember her as a truly inspirational leader. What can…
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