The eight deadly sins of communication

The eight deadly sins of communication

Great leaders have great communications skills. They can bring a vision to life, rally the troops and communicate their authenticity. Julian Treasure in his TED talk ‘How to speak so people want to listen’ explains the seven deadly sins of communications (watch for...
When will I be ready for leadership?

When will I be ready for leadership?

In coaching clients on Leadership we’ve noticed an early sticking point. Though different people give different reasons, there’s a common theme: at this point, people seem to be showing resistance to ‘stepping up’ to Leadership. Of course, they...
7 questions leaders should ask other leaders

7 questions leaders should ask other leaders

As a business owner and leader, how do you gain positive insights on the things you could do differently today so that this improves your company’s outcomes and your leadership style? Here are the questions, and the resulting actions, that leaders should be...
Seven successful strategies to improve morale

Seven successful strategies to improve morale

Listening to the news, especially the business news, can sometimes be unsettling. Not many signs of positivity or growth, and you have doubtless had to increase your focus on business development. While this is clearly the right way to go, it can seem to make the job...
Six communication skills for inspiring leaders

Six communication skills for inspiring leaders

Want to ensure that people always leave your office more inspired than when they came in? Then here are six communication skills that will help you to become a better leader: Be more focused on others than yourself You have not communicated well if people have not...