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8 ways to people watch in meetings
People are fascinating. The more we watch us, the more fascinating we are. As a leader, people watching — [...]
Judge people too quickly and nobody wins
In the blink of an eye, we judge people too quickly on 5 key traits and the trouble is, [...]
Forget being brave. Get strategic.
The clarity and the confidence that thinking and acting strategically bring us can deliver the inspiration, conviction and a [...]
Earning permission to speak
Having a history together or being in a meeting does not guarantee sufficient levels of trust for the current [...]
How egos and narcissistic co-workers kill your confidence
Working with ego-driven and narcissistic co-workers can damage us by killing our confidence. It’s distressing, it messes with our [...]
Break down big tricky scary conversations into phases
Breaking down one big, tricky conversation or scary conversation into phases can relieve the pressure to agree or fix [...]
Emotional connections as the powerhouse of remote managing
Working from home or remote working in some shape or form is going to continue and depending [...]
Vulnerability without boundaries — are you oversharing? (7:36)
"Can you be too vulnerable?" This is a question that speaks to 'vulnerability without boundaries' that I get a [...]
How leading with integrity affects your reputation (5:15)
Choosing to lead with integrity affects our reputation. It’s our reputation that can mean we get hired quickly and [...]
8 ways to run snappier, energising meetings (5:18)
Can our online meetings be less exhausting and more productive, less dull and more inclusive? I believe they can [...]
Feedback Conversations: 5 Hacks for Leaders
I’ve observed the most well-meaning leaders make some basic mistakes that effectively shut people down in feedback conversations and [...]
Effective listening on video conference calls (7:18)
Effective listening is about being fully present in conversations so you can contribute in ways that are really useful [...]
A new generation of leaders are making people growth priority
Press Release: New generation of leaders, founders and CEOs are putting people growth at the heart of their enterprises [...]
Why deep listening is so powerful (5:43)
People talk about active listening or deep listening. Why is it so important? And what does it look and [...]
5 types of questions that grow people (5:42)
In conversations with your direct reports, how many of your questions are truly intentional? As in you ask them [...]
How to use questions to help people think deeply (5:17)
Questions are the most under-used technique in leadership for gaining buy-in, creating emotional connection, or in problem solving. [...]
The fastest ways to break trust (3:19)
As leaders we rely a great deal on trust and yet here are the quickest ways we break that [...]
The leaders we want (18 min read)
As organisations, as business and people decision-makers, we want our leaders to do magic like this: Their teams [...]
Conditions for creativity
"Creativity is the capacity to call something into being where nothing existed before." What comes up for you? What needs [...]
Who’s got your back? How do you know?
It would be nice if work was meritocratic. The thing is, we're emotional beings and not very logical or rational [...]
Career crossroads? Make the right move (3:08)
... At a career crossroads? Is it time to move on? Make the right move not just the next [...]
How to coach people through their own opinions (1:36)
... People often are quick to disagree or turn down an idea without always being able to clearly articulate [...]
How unstoppable teams course correct due to new information (2:18)
... Unstoppable Teams increase their level of communication when a course correction is needed because new information has come [...]
What aligned teams do really well (2:39)
... Unstoppable teams invest in building trust and protecting their common ground. In this way, they can respond fast [...]
How will 2019 define you?
Or rather... How will the two megatrends of our time define you in 2019? As you closed out 2018 and [...]
Team Alignment: The Evidence (9:06)
A highly aligned team is a highly productive team. The big question is, how aligned is your team? Dysfunctional [...]
Top 5 Event Tips: Get More From Being Here (2:39)
You’ve invested time and money to attend an event. Why not take 5 minutes to prepare for having better [...]
Make Conference Calls Brilliant (4:08)
Being on a conference call can feel stressful, uncomfortable or a complete waste of time. And contrary to all [...]
7 Ways to Show Up Generously Every Day (7:22)
When we tap into our generous way of being and into our personal values, we take the time to [...]
Land Strong: New Job, First 100 Days, 4 Must Do’s (6:59)
Accelerate your success, reduce your risks. The 4 considerations to land strong and minimise failure in the first 100 [...]
Critical Behaviour Shifts for Startup Cultures (5:10)
3 critical things happen when you start talking about behaviours in your startup culture. I share what gets in [...]
Okay, so you made a mistake
In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death, taxes and mistakes. And yes, I have [...]
Delegate so you can sleep…
Often we think we’ve delegated a task only to discover, too late, that the work hasn’t been done, has been [...]
Conversations: competitive or defensive?
In some conversations, you can feel that the other person is trying to outdo you by telling you what [...]
Uncover Your Hidden Career Opportunities
Hidden Career Opportunities when you hit a pothole or career setback If you are bored at work or struggling [...]
A Defence Strategy Against Ethical Blindness
Strong organisational contexts can and do push people towards unethical decisions every day. The challenge is to be able [...]
9 Ways to Get Teams Thinking & Accountable
Why do teams find thinking so hard? And what can you do to get past the pain? The rewards [...]
Opinion: Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity drives healthier organizational cultures -- financially and culturally. Progressive organisations commit to strategic shifts towards a more innovative [...]
6 Ways Top Leaders Flex Their Styles
Most of us default to one style that we use pretty much 95% of the time. The problem is [...]
Negotiate like a professional
Negotiate like a pro Would it surprise you to learn that only 10% of professional negotiators are actually good [...]
When Conversations Start to Go South
... Go to Picton! The Harvard Negotiation Project calls this “Going to the Balcony” - taking a step back. [...]
How do you listen, exactly?
We are highly visual beings and that makes listening a complicated and tough undertaking. Because our brains are processing [...]
Negotiating, Judging Others & Disagreeing
Leading others is a right that we earn. And once we've earned it, we need to keep practicing those behaviors [...]
Does your team hum?
It's reassuring to know that teams and their leaders face the same challenges regardless of sector or geography. The big [...]
Expensive Setbacks During Change & How to Avoid Them
When the risks that you didn’t pay attention to happen, you could be looking at some extensive setbacks at best [...]
Patience and a Strategy for Your First 100 Days
Your First 100 Days in a new role require more mental calories than normal. You are out to prove to [...]