The importance of trust in leadership
The importance of trust in leadership Trust… It’s a simple concept – and an expected component of all of our relationships, both personal and in business. Once broken, though, trust is almost...
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Do you trust your leaders? Respect for Leaders News today shows that the SNP called for a vote of no confidence against PM Boris Johnson. As we follow the events we are wondering what makes us believe...
View ArticleLeadership and positive messages
Leadership and positive messages There are three great myths about leadership… 1: The ‘hero’ ‘macho’ leader saves the day. History shows us that when it is all about one person, the results are usually...
View ArticleLeadership for business beyond the pandemic
Leadership for business beyond the pandemic Alex Speed The work we do for you – the clients and partners who bring us challenges, who have such varied needs, and who have had to adapt to such enormous...
View ArticleImproving your Emotional Intelligence in Communications webinar: on-demand
Improving Your Emotional Intelligence in Communications Watch on-demand What you will learn In this webinar we will look at the building blocks of emotional intelligence and how you can implement them...
View ArticleWhat kind of leader are you?
What kind of leader are you? There are many ways in which a person can lead – some more effective than others. What kind of leader are you, and what kind of leader did you dream you’d be? When it comes...
View ArticleIs the Glass Ceiling a myth – or is it just too simple a metaphor?
Is the Glass Ceiling a myth – or is it just too simple a metaphor? It’s common for most of us to simplify the challenges that we face – especially when we are looking for engagement from others in the...
View ArticleAre you conscious of your unconscious bias?
Are you conscious of your unconscious bias? However much we tell ourselves that we are unbiased and progressive, we all have unconscious bias – and it’s up to us how much we let that influence our...
View ArticleDon’t hold your people back.
This week we saw a quote circulating on social media that struck a chord: CFO asks CEO: “What happens if we invest in developing our people and they leave us?” CEO: “What happens if we don’t, and they...
View Article13 simple ways to sabotage your office culture.
What exactly is it that a leader can do which might sabotage an organisation’s culture - and what habits should you avoid at all costs?
View ArticleFive ways to reduce stress in your business
Five ways to reduce stress in your business What impact can stress have on your business? According to statistics released by HSE, in 2021, stress accounted for over 50% of all work related ill health...
View ArticleIs your office a safe place?
Is your office a safe place? What does feeling safe really mean? Health and safety is an issue that all workplaces take seriously – and there are all manner of forms, checks and safety equipment...
View ArticleLeadership and the generational shift
Leadership and the generational shift These whippersnappers want change We’ve all seen the articles and internet memes about the trouble with millennials, who are killing the housing market, killing...
View ArticleAre you getting in your own way?
Are you getting in your own way? Unconscious bias can hold you back Unconscious bias can mean we make decisions that get in our way – and taking the time to understand why we make those choices, and...
View ArticleHow learning and development can improve workplace confidence
We all know how important it is that the team can perform the tasks expected of them – but what more could you be achieving in your organisation?
View ArticleHome working, virtual teams, and leadership in a changed world
Home working, virtual teams, and leadership in a changed world Debbie Hance, Consultant The working landscape has changed It seems that no matter how much media you consume (or avoid?) you can’t miss...
View ArticleAll change
The news this week is busy with opinions on the cabinet reshuffle, on the people stepping up, those stepping down, and those we expected to see step aside who have firmly planted their feet and...
View ArticleWhy Can’t We Talk?
Why Can’t We Talk? Is the art of communication dead? Communication matters. When you boil it down, all organisations are just networks; interlocking relationships – individual people in pursuit of...
View ArticleHow to avoid being a bossy boss
Don’t be a bossy boss Your people need your trust to thrive How to avoid being a bossy boss Are you a natural leader, one your team happily follow to success, or is your position maintained by constant...
View ArticleAre your high performers at risk of burnout?
Are your high performers at risk of burnout? Wellbeing – is it just a buzzword? No matter which way you turn it seems that ‘wellbeing’ has become a bit of a buzzword in business. Organisations are...
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