25 ½ Ways to Get Things Done
I’ve definitely experienced the frustration of starting a project but struggling to see it through to completion. Whether it’s a side-project or a skill we aim to acquire, staying motivated and productive can be a challenge, especially when it comes to being creative. I really enjoyed this article from London…
The Power of Teaching: Embedding Learning for Lasting Results
True learning requires repetition and reinforcement. We’ve all experienced situations where we read or hear something once, only to forget it shortly afterward (it’s a daily occurrence over here). I’m often speaking to clients about how they can help embed learning for themselves and in their teams. I’m more sure…
How Friction Makes the Essential, Effortless
I loved the post below from Greg McKeown on how friction makes the essential, effortless. You can see the original post here. Greg’s 1-Minute Wednesday series is worth a follow. Here’s the story: Cambridge is a picturesque city with lush green spaces, public walkways, and pedestrian paths. But it hasn’t…
“We heard your voice in our head” How to empower your team to create their own solutions
I was reading “The Coaching Habit” by Michael Bungay Stanier recently and in it he warns about the potential for managers who coach running the risk of debilitating their teams because they can become dependent on their boss for the answers. It’s an interesting read. It got me thinking about…
Facades of competence. The truth is, we’re all just winging it.
In a world of seemingly competent institutions and authority figures, it’s both alarming and deeply reassuring to discover that everyone is just winging it. Action for Happiness, highlights the detrimental effects of chronically comparing our insides with other people’s outsides. We tend to project an image of calm proficiency to…
What do your employees really want? Turning Attrition into Attraction
Organisations face an ongoing and critical challenge of attracting and retaining talented team members. The old adage, “Employees don’t leave jobs; they leave managers,” holds true now more than ever. To ensure the longevity and success of their businesses, leaders must understand what drives employees to stay and what might…
Dealing with a ‘Bad Apple’: Actions and Implications for Leaders
Following a conversation with a client who was concerned about the impact a particular team member was having, this article explores the actions and implications for leaders when dealing with a difficult or negative member of staff. In every organisation, leaders are faced with the challenge of managing a diverse…
Kindful Leadership: 8 Paths to Nurturing a Compassionate Workplace
I’m noticing that leaders are realising the profound impact of incorporating kindness and compassion into their leadership styles, and Graham Alcott’s eight principles of kindful leadership offer a comprehensive guide for leaders seeking to infuse their organisations with compassion, empathy, and personal growth. These strategies offer leaders a roadmap from…
An insight: unlocking leadership potential
In a recent conversation with a client, I asked: them “what’s your role in the leadership team?”. A fascinating leadership insight emerged, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and embracing individual strengths. As I asked them about their role within the leadership team, they hesitated and struggled to provide a clear answer. This…
The disengagement divide – why your team aren’t helping to row the boat
“The space between our practiced values (what we are doing, thinking, and feeling) and our aspirational values (what we want to do, think, and feel) is the value gap or disengagement divide.” Brené Brown Many people don’t value their jobs because they are not being fulfilled either personally or professionally….