Micromanagement – The Morale Killer
I saw a quote from Steve Jobs recently that set me thinking. Just what is it about micromanagement that is such a powerful demotivator? So powerful that it…
Right is Not Always Best
When you’re at the top of your particular tree, there are some conventions that it’s hard to shake. If you’re a CEO or a team leader, you got…
Why Saying No is Invaluable
Humans are, for the most part, sociable animals. Whilst some of us might feel more comfortable working alone, for the most part, we need to feel wanted and…
The Challenges of Togetherness
For leaders, the world ever continues to challenge. One new skill requirement after another comes along for them to implement in their already busy days and they need…
Henry Ford – Whether You Believe You Can – or You Can’t – You Are Right
We spend our lives being who we have become over the years. Far from being the true character that lies beneath each and everyone of us, we are…
Questions. Questions. Questions
Relationship building is the most important activity for all management and supervisory roles. Without having your people with you, in full rapport with you, it is likely to…
Active Listening – Always Works
When you take the time to listen – really listen and show that you listen – your people feel heard. In a world when this has become a…
Beautiful Coaching
Picture – for a moment – the first time you tried something new. It may not have gone quite to plan. It might have been an abject failure….