A 70% rule can help increase your tolerance for error when you delegate
A key reason for increasing how much you delegate is that often too many low risk decisions are made at senior levels and that means that you lose focus on strategy and oversight. Delegating helps to rebalance the amount of time devoted to low risk/importance vs high...
Can someone else do the work at least 70% as effectively as you
A key reason for increasing how much you delegate is that often too many low risk decisions are made at senior levels and that means that you lose focus on strategy and oversight. Many of the leadership challenges profiled in this book highlight this problem....
How to make sure you do what matters
In my June article, I outlined a number of ways in which to avoid work’s hidden burnout crisis. In my July CEO Magazine article I’m sharing six hacks to make it easier to achieve more, rather than less, and to feel the satisfaction of doing what matters most. Read the...
How organisations can take responsibility for the prevalence of burnout
Between being engaged, feeling vital, and feeling burnt-out, there’s a lot of stress and pain that may continue for some time. In their research, Michael Leiter and Christina Maslach found that one of the factors that commonly tipped workers into burnout was a sense...
You can ignore the principle of focus but it won’t ignore you
Work momentum is starting to reach a new normal as we recover, or at least get used to the impact of COVID. As things return to normal, and some return to the office occurs, how do you avoid getting caught up in the fray of busywork and relentless meetings. Make sure...
Welcome!
My name is Dr Karen Morley and I am passionate about accelerating leadership careers and inspiring inclusion in the workplace.
Using the latest evidence, validated benchmarks and inspiring coaching methods, I work closely with executives and organisations in Australia to optimise their leadership skills and accelerate their growth.
The most effective leaders use everyone’s talents to the full, and my programs promote inclusive leadership strategies and practices. I also engage gender balanced leadership and help women to succeed in senior organisational roles.
