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Why consistent kindness makes you a good leader

Why consistent kindness makes you a good leader

Coaching, Collaboration, Leadership

According to Boris Groysberg and Susan Seligson’s article, the manager’s toolkit needs to expand in ways not seen before. The most effective strategy for leaders might also be the most innately human: be kind. ‘Kindness is an investment that never...
How our over-reliance on certainty erodes the important power of doubt

How our over-reliance on certainty erodes the important power of doubt

Coaching, Gender diversity, Inclusion, Increasing effectiveness, Influence, Job Satisfaction, Leadership, Power, Productivity

…..and why we need to increase our comfort with reasonable doubt and modesty. Our fascination with Imposter Phenomenon (IP) seems to be part of our preoccupation with confidence as a critical component of leadership. That’s what makes it doubly challenging for...
To stop the burnout epidemic you need to cancel unproductive meetings

To stop the burnout epidemic you need to cancel unproductive meetings

Increasing effectiveness, Job Satisfaction, Leadership, Productivity

Do you know how many of your leaders are getting up at 4am in order to ‘get their work done’ before the day’s meeting frenzy begins? It’s likely to be more than you think. Or perhaps not – perhaps you’re also trying this tactic to get on top of your meeting overload?...
Employers do not fully appreciate why employees are leaving, but need to

Employers do not fully appreciate why employees are leaving, but need to

Coaching, Culture, Job Satisfaction, Leadership

This chart from McKinsey helps to explain a key driver contributing to The Great Resignation. Organisations are failing to get beneath the surface of what people actually want, or listen to them when they tell them, as I’ve heard is occurring in some organisations....
It may seem counter-intuitive, but it takes structure to be flexAble

It may seem counter-intuitive, but it takes structure to be flexAble

Career Acceleration, Coaching, Culture, Increasing effectiveness, Leadership, Motivation, Purpose

What does it take to love your work? A strong focus on structure.  Structure your work so that you do what you love. The Figure below highlights the sequence of organising, prioritising and digitising work. Organise your work to maximise your best skills and...
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I help leaders get more impact with less effort. Here on my website I regularly share actionable tips to help you increase your influence and impact.

The global pandemic has increased the burdens on high achieving leaders, and my focus is on helping you to reset the way you work. I help leaders to challenge overwork, rediscover their purpose, and rebalance their life to beat chronic stress and burnout.

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