Stepping into leadership for the first time can feel like an exciting leap—and a daunting one too. Suddenly, you’re responsible not just for your own work but for motivating a team to achieve their best. The truth is, being a great leader isn’t about having all the answers or giving
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
When I ran agencies, there was one recruitment idea that changed the game. It was so incredibly obvious, and yet it took quite the tussle with members of the SLT to get it approved. It was around internal recruitment referrals. “Not a new idea.” I hear you say. Whilst that
This very simple exercise is a great way to become aware of the times you say ‘yes’, when really you should (or want to) say ‘no’. I have a client who finds it difficult to say no. Their endless ‘yesses’ (which in their words are part of ‘being a good
A really interesting idea from David Welling, Professor at Cranfield and (lucky for me) my mentor. If you’re in the process of hiring managers then these tips are well worth your time. Just thought I would share my top tip for ‘on boarding’ people into management positions… Start date If
Someone in your team is incredibly talented at what they do. They have experience. They have passion. They have a wealth of knowledge about their subject matter. You know they are valuable to your company (after all, it’s their knowledge that keeps winning you new business and is inspiring teams).
Proximity bias — the idea that employees with close proximity to their leaders are seen as better workers — will penalise women, people of colour and working parents the most, as these groups are spending less time in the office than their peers. I spotted this on a LinkedIn news
A short but very important article from Ian Daley with three simple, actionable ways to keep your star employees from walking away. — As a new manager, who comes to mind when you think of a great employee? In most cases it only takes a second or two to answer that
There’s not a single one of us who isn’t feeling the pinch to some extent at the moment. Cost of living is at an all time high, fuel price hikes and the price cap looming on October 1st all point towards the likelihood that there’s number of your team who
If you’re a leader and someone fails in your organisation – it’s entirely your fault. Whilst an unpopular opinion (#sorrynotsorry) there’s no doubt in my mind that when a member of your team fails – whether a new starter or a long-standing employee, the fault lands squarely on your shoulders.
