Difficult Conversations – Episode 1: Where do I start?
We’ve all got a conversation that we know we should be having, but we don’t. So why is that? From our experience, people don’t have the conversations that need to ...
From fixed to growth mindset: How managers can help their team’s performance and the link to psychological safety
Throughout your career I’m sure you’ve worked with coworkers that were always looking for opportunities, even when things didn’t go to plan. And I’m just as sure you’ve had coworkers ...
From Friction to Flow: Overcoming Barriers in Cross-Team Collaboration
In the complex landscape of today’s business environment, cross-team collaboration is not just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. But fostering a collaborative culture, where diverse teams work seamlessly together, is easier ...
Transcending our communication bubbles
Our communication style is biased towards our own style and priorities. When we connect with people who have a different style, it’s important to be aware of this and take ...
The quiet power of being discerning
Being discerning means cultivating the ability to judge wisely. It’s an important skill for leaders and managers to master as it means knowing what to leave out, as well as ...
Moving into management? These are the skills you need.
While there is much talk of becoming a leader and leadership development, the role that is often understated in a leadership career is that of becoming an effective manager. ...
Managers: the why and how of making sure they’re effective
Managers have a crucial role as a bridge between strategic leadership and functional teams. When managers don’t fulfil this important role as they should, there’s far-reaching consequences. Here’s how managers ...
Leadership journeys: from self-promotion to influence
At some point, there is a great shift in a person’s leadership capability, as they stop focusing on proving they are enough and become comfortable embracing the knowledge around them ...
When micro managing is misunderstood
I believe 99.9% of people have good intentions. If you asked them, they would probably tell you they have good intentions too. How those intentions are experienced by others though, ...