Emotional Health for Success
Getting our team the resources that they need to meet their goals and objectives and perform at a high level is a key focus of many leaders. Looking out for our team members, and their well-being, isn’t just good for them, it’s good for us, and our companies. However, being a leader isn’t just about high performance and […]
Squashing Those ANTs
Do you have ANTs running freely in your mind? ANTs, or Automatic Negative Thoughts, are dangerous creatures. ANTS are those negative thoughts that always seem to be in the back of your mind, regardless of the situation. ANTs make it impossible to relax and enjoy the moment, because they manage to sniff out the negative […]
Confidence – it’s so HOT right now
Confidence is a critical ability that one must possess if they are going to achieve anything in life, whether it is being an effective leader or merely trying to ask a special someone out on a date. Confidence goes a long way with people because it shows that you are bold and willing to go […]
Amplify: Making women leaders heard
I recently read an interesting article from Quartz which discussed a communication technique adopted by women at the White House to make themselves heard. Politics has long been a man’s game so it’s no wonder that women are outnumbered in the White House, particularly as the President’s Aides. Quartz makes the point that women are […]
What I’d Tell My Younger Self about Leadership
What would you say to your younger self about Leadership? Becoming a confident and courageous leader is both an attitude and a process. Like many undertakings, developing the ability to lead is one that benefits from experience. In fact, when it comes to gaining the insight that we need to learn how to lead ourselves […]
Keep your brain in good shape
When it comes to our daily or weekly workout, we often discount our brains as part of the program. We may focus on fitness or fat loss, and stretching and strengthening various body parts without considering the grey matter inside our skulls as requiring that level of attention. Our brains, like other organs and tissue […]
Breaking our Glass Walls
I write a lot. I love to write about my purpose and passions. Why? I share knowledge, insights and the latest in research and knowledge around leadership, neuroscience and diversity. And I love the fact I get so many people around the globe sharing their insights and views, too. It is so cool! I think […]
The Science of Persuasion
In the past, many leaders used to rely on the authority of their job title to influence and sometimes coerce others into compliance. Today, we know that if we want to motivate others to put forth their best effort and be fully engaged, we need to use our emotional intelligence and people skills to build […]
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 […]