by Kate Mercer | Apr 19, 2015 | Leadership
I don’t know who this poem is by, but it makes a very telling point. If you look at ‘how you act and how you live’, how would an observer judge you as a leader? I’d rather watch a leader, than hear one any day.I’d rather have one walk with me, than...
by Kate Mercer | Apr 17, 2015 | Leadership
Leadership skills can be learned, though along the way you may have to rethink your conception of what a great leader actually does, and overcome discomfort and anxiety in order to raise your game. One of the most uncomfortable facts is that great leadership is not...
by Kate Mercer | Apr 13, 2015 | Leadership
Living in the moment is all about living like there’s no tomorrow. It takes practice but in the end, you’ll lead a fuller life. To do this you must realise beauty in every moment, and in everyday activities. This is your life. Now live! Steps to living...
by Kate Mercer | Feb 2, 2015 | 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...
by Kate Mercer | May 12, 2014 | Leadership
Negotiating is a valuable skill and inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places. Hostage negotiators, such as those in the police or FBI, are trained to get people to change their minds. The Behavioral Change Stairway Model was developed by the FBI’s...
