Coaching, Leadership, Motivation
Confidence is not one of the key personality characteristics required for leadership. And it is worse than irrelevant, too much confidence can end up in choices and actions that are dangerous to others. Confidence does affect who is chosen for a leadership role, but...
Coaching, Leadership, Motivation
While well-meaning, the idea that it is someone’s lack of confidence that is the reason they are not being promoted should be treated with incredulity. There are at least three reasons why the idea ought to be banned: Telling someone to increase their confidence...
Coaching, Inclusion, Leadership, Performance
If women are more likely to be under-estimated why would they think they are frauds? This question continues to puzzle me. Imposter syndrome continues despite the reality that in many organisations women’s talents and skills are more likely to be under, rather than...
Coaching, Leadership, Motivation, Wellbeing
Recognition is one of a quartet of ways in which leaders can show their teams that they care. Purpose, inspiration and hope are the other three. Appreciation is an important part of showing you care because it lets people know they are valued. As Lisa Lahey and Robert...
Coaching, Leadership, Motivation, Purpose
Psychological safety is the start of so much that is important in leading and working well together. It builds safety and connection, which in turn nourishes trust and motivation, and that contributes in turn to growth, initiative and autonomy. For some of us, the...