In an ideal world, everyone in a team does what we ask them to, by the scheduled deadline, and to the quality that does not need any corrections or improvements. …
Why courage is the definition of great leadership – leadership skills
Whenever I hear the word Courage, I think of a scene in Lord of Rings where Eowyn says to Pippin “Courage Merry, Courage for our Friends” just before launching into …
How to work with the executive team
At some point in your leadership journey, you will be asked to meet the executive team. How do you work with them, and make a good impression? Let’s dive in. …
What to do in the first 30 days as a new team leader
“Oh my gosh, this all feels mildly overwhelming, where do I even start?” When you start in a new role, and particularly the role of a team lead, the common …
Great leaders admit their mistakes – leadership skills
How good are you at admitting your mistakes? It doesn’t come easy to do so, I know. However, great leaders do it, and do it routinely. Why? Image credit: The30rule …
How to help your team through changes
“I have some updates for you. A new system is being introduced / there will be an organisational restructure / we are moving offices / we are merging with a …
Best career advice ever?
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever been given? Have you followed it? Various people I’ve worked with have given me career advice over the years. And frankly, I’ve followed …
High Performing Team is a Kind Team
Hands up who would like to have a high performing Team? … Ok, quite a few, good! Today, I’d like to share with you the concept that a high performing …
Consistency – your superpower – leadership skills
If you asked me what is one leadership skill that makes you stand out from the crowd, I’d say it’s consistency. It may sound obvious – that being consistent is …
The art of having difficult conversations – part 3
Welcome to the final part of our series of how to have difficult conversations. There is definitely an art to having them. That’s why we explored the Prepartion in Part …