Demonstrate what you want more of

What do you want more of for the team you lead? Trust? Responsibility? Collaboration? Leaders will often turn to some great resources to help with these things. Despite this, you might be struggling to get what you want. The people you lead will only rise to the level...

There’s no rule saying you must lead

Leaders – Do you have enough hours in the day to get your job done? Is your world a constant stream of interruptions needing your attention? Are you working evenings, trying to get through your day job? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these...

Take a mental health day

Years ago, while working as an employee, I would occasionally take mental health days. These were the days where I was mentally exhausted or stressed and needed a break. The problem is, I usually hid the truth about these days. I now know I was feeling shame about...

One more thing can leave you stuck.

How does your team respond when asked to take on ‘one more little thing?’ Do they accept the request, believing they have no choice? Do they give up their personal time to get through it all? The unintended impact of ‘one more little thing’ can be significant. How...

Stop using illusions to feel better.

When things are uncertain, you might find yourself feeling anxious. One way to deal with your anxiety is to use the illusion of certainty to your advantage. This common illusion comes in many forms – detailed plans, comprehensive processes, thorough PowerPoint...

Turn blame into a conversation

“It’s the senior managers – they don’t understand our world.”* “It’s the big consultancies – they only care about making money.”* “It’s the shareholders – they only care about the bottom...
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