How to be a better leader

How to be a better leader

“I’m really tired of all these articles and books telling us what to do to be great leaders. I already know and agree with what they’re saying. I should empower my people, take risks, have a vision, deliver results, be accountable, be service-driven, not ego-driven,...
What is an organisation’s culture?

What is an organisation’s culture?

Have you ever considered how unwritten rules and beliefs influence your behaviour and performance, and consequently the performance of your organisation? You will know many of the rules in your social relationships: ‘So-and-so doesn’t like me to drop in without...
A guide to communicating clearly as a leader

A guide to communicating clearly as a leader

Why does communicating clearly matter? The success of any leader in working with and influencing those around them depends on how good their interpersonal skills are. If a leader is able to form a connection with the people he or she interacts with – through...
Think positive and lift your performance

Think positive and lift your performance

Creating high performance always sounds like a good idea. Right now, as we adjust to a world that is changing very fast around us, delivering high performance is probably more important but more challenging than ever. We are surrounded by negative news. Our British...
A guide to communicating clearly as a leader

Boost your leadership communication skills

Communication is the key to good leadership – this is a topic we visit frequently in our blog posts at Leaders Lab. It’s vital as a leader to communicate your company’s vision. Without this, how can you expect your senior managers and your colleagues...