👉 CAN YOUR TEAM SEE THE BIG PICTURE? Often leaders believe their teams are aware of the bigger picture, and yet when I speak to employees across all layers of the organization, the story I am told is very different. For those who claim to see the bigger picture, I ask them to explain it
A few days ago, a former client called me and told me that their leadership retreat – which was meant to be in person – had been cancelled at the last minute due to the pandemic. They needed to go virtual and wanted a guest speaker last minute. She wanted me to present to her
IS FEAR-BASED LEADERSHIP HOLDING YOUR BUSINESS BACK? I am surprised at how leading by fear is still so common in our workplaces. I mean sure, leading by fear can get things done and is a powerful motivator, but it is also a dangerous game to play. It is important to note that leaders who try
I am surprised by how many leaders attempt to be one way at work, while their truer, more authentic personality emerges only outside of work. And it surprises me when these same leaders seem shocked or confused when their employees don’t trust them, don’t like them, and are looking elsewhere for other work opportunities. Studies
GREAT LEADERS LISTEN FIRST AND SPEAK LAST As a leader, you want to inspire action instead of commanding action. In order to be able to appeal to people’s hearts, you need to be able to apply empathy, which is a vital leadership trait. Without empathy, you will be limiting your ability to impact value,
How to Strike the Right Balance in Your Leadership Effectiveness What is your natural, tempting go-to response when under pressure in a leadership position? Exert more power? Withdraw? Give room for your people to figure things out? Executives have a difficult job to do. Each day, they must balance competing demands, face numerous uncertainties, whilst taking
Leaders, stop being so hard on yourselves. We are living unprecedented times and COVID fatigue and burnout is seriously threatening the health and wellbeing of all. People are reaching the end of their ability to motivate themselves, and that is a very serious matter for any leader. I am also witnessing so many of you
LEADERS, YOU MAY BE OVERDOING IT… HERE’S WHY Leaders are always looking for ways to inspire and motivate their people to drive results, stay engaged and give their best. In wanting to navigate the ongoing rapid changes and disruptions in the arena of global business, I often get asked by my clients how they
Leadership is a Balancing Act I remember years ago when I was asked to head Revenue Management, starting from scratch, in a hotel and a team that had never heard of it. As methodical as it may seemed, I soon realised that Revenue Management was both a science and an art, and it was the
Getting through the next stages of the pandemic may be the toughest leadership challenge of all. Leading when you and your team are feeling foggy, cranky and fatigued is not easy. Your ongoing efforts may be met with scepticism and annoyance, and there are few who may still have some battery left to strategize for
Coaching is now considered one of the most important approaches to talent development, equipping professionals with the tools, knowledge and opportunities they need to develop themselves and become more effective.
Leadership mentoring is a tried and trusted method for developing the best leaders of tomorrow. It provides prospective leaders with a forum for setting, discussing and disecting a path to leadership with someone who has walked that path before.
I develop and facilitate customized workshops, seminars and group coaching based on the individual needs of the client. This is more than a practice – it’s a solution essential to the success of individuals, teams, client relationships, and the entire organization.
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