Are you a FAKE leader?
Are you a successful leader but sometimes feel like it was a stroke of luck instead of hard work that made it happen? Do you think you give the impression of being more competent than you really are, or when you receive a promotion or an award, you struggle to accept it until you see […]
Bad Leaders Are Contagious
There is much talk about great leaders being able to positively affect an organisation through decreasing turnover of staff, increasing sales…the list goes on and on. But what happens when you have an ineffective leader; does the opposite apply? The answer is quite adamantly, yes. An ineffective leader has a similar impact on an organisation […]
The Queen Bee Myth
A decade ago I was working in a Senior Human Resources role and there was another senior member of my team that would go out of her way to undermine me. Literally she would growl at me when she saw me. I am not kidding; she would growl at me under her breath. It was […]
5 tips for looking after yourself as a LEADER
When you are required to manage in any capacity it can be draining. It’s important that you take care of yourself at the same time as managing the pressures and responsibility that comes with such a role. By taking care yourself you can perform better as a leader, be more accessible, approachable and effective, so it’s not […]
Emotional Health for Success Part 2: What Does it Mean to Have Your People’s Back?
When most of us think about meeting the needs of our fellow colleagues and peers however, we tend to think mainly about what physical resources they need to achieve their goals. For example, if we offer someone more training and education and more opportunities to take on challenges, will they grow and develop both personally and […]
How to demonstrate thought leadership and showcase an innovative organisation
Thought leadership is a definite buzzword in today’s business world, but that does not make it any less relevant. However, what does it mean and how can you use it to your advantage in an innovative organization? A breakdown of thought leadership Thought leadership is essentially a component of content marketing and is all about […]