Failure, mistakes, slip ups – we have all made them. As leaders, we often feel pressured into being right. We see this modelled every day on the news, especially at the moment around Covid and Brexit. The Government are human and make mistakes, however, rarely hold their hands up. Any sign of a mistake and…
It’s inevitable that conflict is something which will come up from time to time, in both our personal and professional lives. None of us are the same. We have different personalities, experiences, ways of working and communicating, so when our different motivations, processes, and goals clash, conflicts can arise. Many of us do our best…
There are many styles of leadership, and different situations require different styles. One of them is the Coaching Style. A coaching leadership style is proving to be much more effective with today’s employees than the old-fashioned authoritarian styles that many business leaders used to operate under. Leaders who coach employees instead of commanding them are…
Leadership has changed and gone are the days when an omnipresent manager leading a subservient workforce is seen as effective. Today’s outstanding leaders are one’s which empower their workforce and team by offering opportunities for growth, build trust, and nurture creativity. What does it mean to empower people? Empowerment means that you give your team…
I distinctly remember the day that I said “that’s it I’m never studying again”. After school I decided to work full time, and study part time. So, after 7 years of part time study for a Masters Degree, I had had enough of studying! I stood by my decision not to study again for many…
What do you mean, creating clarity? Sure, everyone knows pretty much where we are going, and we get a lot done! Creating clarity in organisations can often be underestimated and overlooked by leaders. It’s not surprising as we all find ourselves endlessly busy and more often without the resources or people we might need. But…