What they don’t teach you about leadership

What they don’t teach you about leadership

Great leadership is key to long-term organisational success; so how come there seems to be such a shortage? In the corridors of political power, and in the boardrooms of large and small organisations, we regularly hear: “Where is the inspired leadership we crave?”,...
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...