by Amanda Baines | May 15, 2015 | Leadership
Our executive coaching work often involves helping leaders to improve their leadership communication skills. Some senior executives are hesitant or even reluctant to speak up when they are in business meetings unless they are running the meeting or the topic is in...
by Amanda Baines | May 10, 2015 | Leadership
No one ever becomes a successful leader without first becoming a successful communicator. Great leaders connect with people on an emotional level every time they speak. Their words inspire others to achieve more than they ever thought possible. Great communicators are...
by Kate Mercer | May 8, 2015 | Organisation Culture, Team Development
“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,...
by Kate Mercer | May 6, 2015 | Organisation 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...
by Kate Mercer | May 3, 2015 | Leadership
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...
