Have you ever truly had a coach and mentor? I have asked this question in groups for more than two decades now. At this stage, to tens of thousands of people. Amazingly the response is always the same. Only about 10% of people will have had someone who made such a profound difference in them that they feel compelled to speak about that person. Only 10% have ever had a great coach and…
As we argued in one of our previous columns, coaching has become an essential component of leadership in the work place. Pragmatic leaders--those interested in the practical aspects of execution--understand that the key to success is enhancing the capacity, competence, and skills of those they work with. They appreciate that they have to be there for the people they lead. They have to…
Julian Treasure claims that we are losing our hearing. Maybe he has a point. With personal broadcasting replacing the art of conversation, and silence becoming a scarce resource, we have forgotten how to listen. It is time to focus again and practice the skill of mindful listening. Not only because we owe our full attention to others when we converse, but also because the positive emotions of…
Teams reflect their management. So being an effective, proactive manager increases your team’s chances of achieving success However, being proficient in managing yourself is one thing, inspiring and developing those qualities, essential for success, within a diverse team can be quite another, significant challenge. One secret strategy for building an effective team is to focus your attention…
Crisis is the true test of leadership, and 2020 feels a bit like the final exam. This year, we’ve weathered a global pandemic, widespread social unrest, environmental catastrophes, and unprecedented economic disruption. Leaders across the world have been forced to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and support their teams to successfully navigate through disruption. During a crisis,…
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