A recent study delving into the cultures of Fortune 500 companies revealed intriguing insights about their impact on organisational performance and employee behaviour. Broadly, these organisations embody one of two cultures: Here’s a little more about what these cultures look like and how they act, and some lessons on what
Do you have a relationship with your manager’s manager, the ‘big boss’? For many, the answer is ‘not really’ or ‘limited’. And yet, building relationships with those higher up in your business is vital, and a skip-level meeting can be your key to unlocking numerous benefits. I think there’s tremendous
If we’re totally honest, we all know that we spend far too long staring or scrolling on our phones. I am definitely guilty (but getting better!). I loved these seven tips from Paul Levy, Professor at the University of Brighton (and an long time chum of mine). Have a read below,
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
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
“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.
One-on-one meetings between managers and employees are essential for building strong working relationships, fostering productivity, and supporting employee development. However, without a clear structure and purpose, these meetings can easily devolve into unproductive venting sessions or missed opportunities. I thought it would be useful to put together some ideas and
This article and checklist are based on many, many conversations I’ve had with my clients. Most frequently when they’ve found themselves upset or angered by a team member’s behaviour or remarks. Recognising that we create stories about other people before we’ve had a conversation with them is so useful. It’s
I have quite a lot of conversations with clients about trusting their teams. In my upcoming book, Emotional Overdraft, ‘Trust’ is one of the ten key drivers I identify as having a detrimental impact on how successfully leaders are able to healthily build and grow their businesses. There are lots
An enlightening TedX talk from a comedian and performer, Jordan Raskopolous about the dichotomy between being supremely confident in one area of life and cripplingly anxious in another. I wanted to share this as a reminder that ‘ShyLoud’ is a real thing, to highlight this specific anxiety disorder to anyone
