Leadership Mistake #1: You are too powerful
As a leader in today's VUCA world, you most probably feel overwhelmed by the range of responsibilities you have and the pace at which you are expected to function.Each stakeholder sees their needs as [...]
Your Team Does Not Need More People
Trust is a key part of my relationship with organisations I work with. With that comes permission to challenge their leadership teams. Yes, I am often that critical friend that plays the devil's advocate [...]
Here’s why the best candidate doesn’t always get that promotion!
"Doesn't make sense that he got the promotion and I didn't. I have worked so hard over the years and everyone sees me as much more senior than him. What happened?" These are the [...]
Unhappy at Work? Here’s Your Solution
So you're not happy. Your job sucks. Your creativity is stifled by the boss or colleague that feels threatened, or by all the unnecessary bureaucracy. You hate your boss. Your salary or your bonus [...]
“It’s Not Her. It’s You.”
A couple of weeks ago, I said those exact words to a leadership team who was lamenting the stress caused by an employee. I have been working with said organisation for a while and [...]
Step Back and Watch Your Team Step Up!
At a recent team coaching session, a team member responded to an invitation to offer suggestions on how best to roll out a new change initiative with "What's the point?".When probed further, she mentioned that she [...]
Stop Making ‘Busy’ a Dirty Word!
A couple of days ago, I rushed home from a meeting desperate to catch a few minutes with my daughters before their bedtime. As I walked into the house and heard them giggling in the [...]
Please, Not Another Team-building Event!
"I need my team to connect and work better together, but I really don’t want another team-building event! My team members all seem very self-centred and I want them to look out for each [...]
Are You Fostering Collaboration or Unhealthy Competition on Your Team?
Everyone knows a bit of competition can give you a buzz. It’s normal in the workplace for colleagues to compete with one another. When it becomes unhealthy competition, then it’s time to worry.Unfortunately, most companies [...]
5 Signs You are Living Someone Else’s Dream
"I think I'm living my father's dream". That's the response I got from Danny*, a Senior Vice President in Asset Management, when I asked his reason for signing up to our structured Career Change Programme. That's no [...]