Posts Tagged ‘The Leader’s Digest’
7 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 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 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 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 MoreSustainability leadership is different from other types of leadership
This week, I am excited to share a guest post from the wonderful David Key. David runs Ecoself, where he works with businesses, organisations and individuals to create deep and enduring organisational and social change towards a sustainable future. We are used to tackling simple, well-understood, and expected problems; but what happens when our world’s…
Read MoreThe simple little model that will supercharge your leadership
As a leader, you’ve probably been told by everyone and their dog that “coaching is the new black”. But coaching is not just a passing fad. It’s an essential skill for anyone leading people in today’s volatile and dizzying business world. If you’re still on the fence about whether improving your coaching skills will improve…
Read MoreNotice, Name and Next steps: The Three Steps to Improve Team Performance
One of the biggest barriers to team performance is noticing something is awry, yet not doing anything about it. It could be at one of your weekly Monday morning meetings, where it’s obvious everyone’s more interested in what’s for lunch than the matter at hand. Maybe it’s the lengthy project that’s tanking, thanks to a team…
Read MoreMy Top Five Book Recommendations for Leaders
You never stop being a student, no matter how many years it’s been since you’ve stepped into a classroom. Great leaders read. Learning new things is essential to skilled leadership – and reading is one of the best ways to do this. There are thousands of incredible books from talented writers which give you a…
Read More7 tips for giving feedback in the workplace (video lesson included)
If there’s one thing I’ve noticed time and time again as an executive coach, it’s that most people feel uncomfortable and a little squirmy about giving feedback, especially when it’s constructive. I get it. You might not know how, or you don’t know how the person will react. And let’s be honest, you don’t feel…
Read MoreWho do people trust the most to lead change?
According to latest global research from the 2019 Acumen Edelman’s Trust Barometer, employers are the most trusted to lead change. The research indicates that this trust in employers is born out of a lack of trust in other institutions. It highlights that employees are increasingly looking to their leaders for guidance in these times of…
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