I posted a little while back about an image and quote on LinkedIn that had riled me up. You can see it below, but in short, it frustrated me that I think I’m seeing something different in this comment to many others. The quote implies that aggressive and assertive are synonyms.
What if instead of: “I can’t do that” It becomes: “How can I do this in a way that works for me?” The stories you currently tell yourself might not be the stories that help you grow. What are you currently stuck on and how can you change it to
All people-based businesses exist to solve challenges for their clients. These challenges can be the source of great joy, they allow us to explore the evolving problems our clients have, they keep us curious and they ultimately enable us to use our skills to bring brilliant solutions to those we
Recommended to me by Paul Levy (thank you Paul) this article from Arianna Huffington on joy is an uplifting and thought-provoking read. For leaders in people-based businesses, joy is an essential building block and a force multiplier that allows teams and companies to set ambitious goals and meet them without
“It’s so simple, I just don’t know why I can’t get it done.” The above is an outtake from a recent chat with one of my clients. He was frustrated that despite knowing what needed to be done, he wasn’t making the progress as quickly or as ‘easily’ as he
I loved this article ‘Reflections’ from Richard Merrick – which explores the idea that the challenge is creating the space for the questions to emerge of their own accord, rather than forcing them to the surface. “The best way to find out things, if you come to think of it,
Everyone has tasks they put off. Those ‘impossible’ or ‘uncomfortable’ small things you know you should get round to but can’t quite face just now. So, here’s a simple way to overcome your anxiety-related procrastination… #Scaryhour Here’s how it works: Ring fence an hour each day – set your timer
Whilst this video is clearly glorious because the man doing the 200Ib lifting has cerebral palsy, it was a heartwarming comment in a LinkedIn thread that caught my eye. Uloma N nailed it when she said: “Don’t limit yourself and don’t limit others either”. Uplifting and a reminder to cheer
Dr. Eliza Filby’s article on entertainer entrepreneur Steven Bartlett makes for an absorbing read – and gives a fresh perspective on the potential driver of the Great Resignation. Filby’s article explores how Bartlett, and the raft of other entrepreneur entertainers who are filling venues with hundreds of adoring, feet-stomping, ‘all you need
Something leaders frequently face is their teams coming to them and sharing feelings of stress. But here’s the problem, stress is contagious. I came to write this article after hearing from my clients about the impact stressed employees have on them as leaders and subsequent impact on wider teams. They
