What true leadership looks like…

In an era where buzzwords like “ownership” echo through corporate hallways, it’s crucial to revisit the essence of effective leadership. The notion of ‘driving the bus’ or ‘steering the ship’ by middle management may have its roots in well-meaning motivations, but such directives often miss the mark in galvanizing teams. The concept has been diluted […]

10 Essential strategies to build a high-performing team

In the ever-evolving business landscape, the creation and nurturing of high-performing teams stand as a cornerstone of any successful scale up business. Such teams are distinguished by their ability to surpass objectives, drive innovation, and seamlessly adapt to changes demanded by their market. For business leaders, the endeavour to create a team that embodies these […]

Mastering the journey to effective leadership and business excellence

In today’s business world, the assumption that leadership automatically accompanies a title or position is a common misconception. True leadership is not confined to the boundaries of authority; it is a skill honed daily, reflecting a profound understanding that actions speak louder than words. This concept is explored by Darryl Rosen in “Table for Three?”, […]

How recognise a toxic manager….

For a business to thrive managers at all levels must BE leaders for their organisations. Through coaching I’ve seen enough  disasters ending in failed businesses because of catastrophic mistakes by managers who basically lacked people leadership skills. It shouldn’t come down to this, but here’s a simple truth that will save your bottom line: Stop recruiting or […]

How to implement a four day workweek

Some of my clients recently have been trialling a 4 day workweek. While some have been successful, others have struggled to roll them out correctly.  Here some learnings I have gleaned from those that have struggled. 1. GOING ALL IN, RIGHT AWAY Instead of switching the entire company to a new work schedule, start by testing […]

Questions you must regularly ask your employees if you want them to stay

If you’re a business owner, you really don’t want to have to have to recruit in this business environment if at all possible. So how do you convince your current employees to stay? It sounds obvious but don’t neglect the basics. Pay incentives and complete redesigns of your hybrid work setup may be effective, but […]

How to empower everyone to lead….

When I ask managers and directors to name the leaders of their company, most would be expected to point to themselves. They are the group who carry the formal, assigned responsibilities of leadership. However, if you ask those same leaders to name people in the business with the biggest influence over culture or the greatest […]

Are you a toxic leader?

We’ve all known or experienced a toxic boss. Yet it’s safe to say no or very few leaders wake up each day and say, “Today, I’m going to make my employees’ lives as miserable as possible.” So, how do leaders go from good intentions to completely damaging a person’s motivation and confidence? One of the […]

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. What’s more, 49% of remote workers say they’d look for a new job if their employer forced them back into the office full time. In […]

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. And many would argue this is a good thing—with a greater appreciation for the challenges and rewards of […]

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