Resources
Is your strategy achievable?
Everyone I meet has problems. We all have things that don’t go as planned or have challenges which catch us off guard.
How to cultivate innovation in your company
Innovation is the lifeblood of any great business.
How to build trust with your team, no matter where they work
The new hybrid work model is here to stay. According to the latest data from Gallup, 67% of office workers currently work from home at least part of the time.
The 20 mile march
One concept I use frequently with clients is that of the“The 20 Mile March” which Jim discusses in his 2011 book Great by Choice.
The benefits of hybrid working
The move in the way we work in the last two years have been significant. Many people believe work will never be the same – given the shifts in where work happens and how it gets done.
The Pitfalls to Avoid When Developing Your BHAG
A key part of your long-term strategy is what Jim Collins defines as your Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) – a 10-25 year visionary stretch goal.
How to make meetings more effective
I recently ran a planning session for a client. During the process, we begin the first day by reviewing our “Starts, Stops and Keeps.”
How to create stability in uncertain situations
The emerging hybrid work environment creates new challenges for leaders, including:
The 2 question leaders must be asking their teams
As businesses continue to reopen or expand operations as COVID closures ease, many leaders I work with were worried about whether or not customers would come back.
How to handle communication overload….
When we are all an office, communication could be as simple as stopping by someone’s desk for a quick question or to have a brief discussion.
How to stay true to your values as you scale….
Most companies I work with were founded on a shared mission. When a company is just a few employees, it’s easy to align on the vision, focus and rally behind core values.
Senses leaders must develop in a remote world
Leaders used to manage by ‘walk about’. Now, with remote teams, leader’s have to develop new senses to supplement what they used to see and hear in the physical workplace.
How to embed resilience into your culture
One of the words I’m tired of hearing over the course of this pandemic is one everyone is still seeking: Resilience.
How to retain a valued employee who’s thinking of leaving
In today’s turbulent market place it is no surprise that employee retention is a critical competitive differentiator.
The changes business needs to be ready for in 2022
Over the past two years, the business landscape has changed dramatically because of the pandemic.
How to build trust in your business….
As more businesses adopt a hybrid working environment, they need to be mindful of building trust (with both in-person and remote employees), making sure their trust-building strategies are inclusive of their entire workforce.
Signs that your back to office plan is going to lose good employees
In today’s business environment only one thing is certain: nothing is certain.
4 Habits all leaders should cultivate
As we move out another year of challenges, this is the time to be thinking about making smart choices to ensure our happiness and wellbeing.
How to get over fear…
What stops us from realising our true potential? Fear.
Provocative thinking
Part of my job is to provoke client’s thinking. Here are 10 predictions about the future I have discussed some of my clients over the last few months in coaching or strategy planning sessions, to challenge and provoke their thinking:
How to onboard employees successfully
It’s easy to forget how overwhelming it can be to join a new company.
How to avoid leadership burnout
Over the last few years whilst coaching, one issue has intensified over the past year with nearly all of my clients: burnout.
5 questions for emotionally intelligent leaders
The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership continues to rise.
Are your company values bulls*t?
“Be customer focused” vs. “Deliver WOW through service.” Which of these two company values stands out the most? Which one will you never forget?