Making the Most of Diversity
Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash What one valuable asset do you already have – and how are you making the most of it? We hear so much about diversity these…
React and Respond – What’s the Difference?
React and respond are two words often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings and implications in various contexts. Understanding the difference between react and respond is crucial for effective communication and…
5 Ways The Best Leaders Make More Time
One of the most common complaints I get when I’m coaching leaders is how they are so stretched for time. Often this is an early port of call…
How Being ‘In The Conversation’ is Vital For Leaders.
Every leader needs a capable team if they are to deliver the results expected of them. The individuals who make up that team need to be working together…
A Listening Partner Works
A little perspective goes a long way. Sometimes, things just seem bigger, because they are close to you. Everyone is the same. No-one is different in the first…
The Downsides of Assumptions
We live our lives by our assumptions. They serve us well. The advice and guidance we receive from those around us we trust, can be invaluable to protect…
Secrets of a Listener Leader
I’d been working with my coach for a few months. One session, I had a few creative thoughts and wanted her to work with me on them. After…
Ask Me Another
One of the most important and valuable assets for any leader is the trust they develop with their people. Without trust, working with the individuals in a team…
The Big Leadership Benefit of Being ‘In the Conversation’
I was talking to a friend recently. She has two jobs in the same organisation and spends time between them. The work is very similar. In one of…
Leadership – Questions are Better than Answers
From time to time, clients come to me finding it hard to make enough time. Sometimes they’re exhausted; sometimes they are frustrated, and often they find themselves just…