How’s your development plan going? If you’re like most people, I’m guessing – not well. Chances are, about eight months ago, you sat down and created a list of actions to help develop yourself. You might have felt quite committed when you wrote them all down. But then life happened – things got busy, and…
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It’s a sentiment I often hear from leaders under pressure to deliver results—and fast! But when we rush into action without clearly understanding what we’re trying to achieve, we can end up pouring resources into initiatives that miss the mark. Consider the example of an organisation that invested in an expensive website redesign. A few…
If leadership development is on your agenda—for yourself or your organisation—make sure it’s an investment that delivers real results. Traditional training on its own rarely creates lasting change. After all, when was the last time you mastered a skill just by being told about it? Here’s what I believe drives effective leadership growth: Self-Insight: Begin…
It’s tempting to put everything off until the new year, but I’d encourage you to ask: Why wait? As much as I wish future-me was more motivated than current-me, she’s not! I’ve found it’s better to let commitment and discipline move me, rather than waiting for motivation to strike. A shout-out to everyone who’s booked…
Ever caught yourself thinking this? Our brains are so quick to zero in on issues and constraints—even the most creative thinkers can sometimes make assumptions that keep them stuck. At a recent leadership event focused on an ambitious 2030 strategy, I facilitated a fun but powerful activity to drive this point home. Right away, participants…
If most of us agree that feedback is a gift, why isn’t everyone asking to do a 360? Well, because lots of people have had awful experiences with them. And it’s not so much about the feedback itself, but more about how the process was conducted and how the information was used. When used correctly,…
My younger self was pretty combative. Always standing up for what I believed in, arguing the point, and trying to make others see it my way. The problem was – they didn’t. These days, I’m no less principled and passionate; but my approach to influencing has changed dramatically. Some people think I do it this…
I’ve noticed this movement lately of people being closed to feedback. When asked: “Can I give you some feedback on that?”, they don’t brace for impact; they politely say “No”. If you’re taking this approach (or want to!), I can see your point. I don’t think it’s good to open ourselves up to feedback from…
Especially in the current climate, every organisation I talk to seems to want the same thing. They want their people to quickly embrace change and readily initiate it. In other words, they want to be change-resilient. And fast. If you’re light on budget and short on time, my favourite way to achieve this is to…
Last weekend, while I was out enjoying the sunshine, my 16-year-old was drumming up business for his new window-washing business. After spending weeks sourcing the right gear, honing his craft and researching sales techniques, he couldn’t wait to get stuck in. He door knocked for hours. 10 to be exact. And not a single bite.…