Giving Recognition and Rewards
External motivators like positive feedback, recognition, and awards can be super powerful, if used in balance.
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Be open to feedback…but don’t take criticism you wouldn’t take advice from.
Creating Team Autonomy
So you’ve created your leadership team. How much autonomy are you going to give them? And are you looking after their ‘monkeys’ for them?
Building a Leadership Team
You can’t work alone as a leader - in this article I explore how you can build an effective team around you, and what their attributes should be.
Your Words Have Power
Don’t give away your power and authority by using weak language. Have a look at some examples in this article.
One Impactful Change
What one thing, if it were different, would have the most impact on your life?
How to Onboard Successfully
Onboarding into a new role can be stressful - this is the best approach I’ve found to getting it done right.
Creating Psychological Safety
In this article I explore a great example of a non-psychologically safe environment, and how you might create something better for your team.
Managing Career Transitions
There’s a lot to do when you need to find another job - here’s an approach to getting through.
Leadership and Motivation
Find out your team’s motivators, and use them to build a better team.
Curiosity as a Leadership Mindset
Develop your curiosity and become a better leader. Learn from the mistakes of others…
Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill
This approach is one of the best ways to get the best people - and improve the diversity and inclusion of your team.
About Imposter Syndrome
A common issue for many people, not only leaders - in this article I explore a couple of different philosophies and how you can tackle it.
Defining Organizational Culture
Choosing to define your culture is an important part of leadership. Explore how you can do that in this article.
How to Plan and Reflect
You’re no use to anyone if you don’t take time to think. Planning and reflection are crucial skills to develop. Find out more in this article.
How to Protect Free Time
Free time is just as important as working time - this article talks about that, and how to make effective use of it.
1+1 is more than 2
One on one meetings are fundamental and important - not for you, but for your team.
Meetings of the Mind
Meetings are boring…unless they have a purpose. Find out how to make meetings more valuable in this article.
Time, Interrupted
Interruptions are a common challenge we all face - here are some techniques you can use to reduce and manage them.