My (mostly) weekly thoughts on leadership, high performance, wellbeing and more.
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When your job is who you are
If your sense of worth lives in your title or others’ approval, you’re vulnerable. Here’s how to build an internal foundation you can carry anywhere.
We can’t go on together with suspicious minds
If, as a leader, you allow suspicion to become your default, you are not doing yourself, your team or your organisation any favours. Instead, most of the time, start with curiosity. Here’s why…
Influence vs manipulation
Whether through manipulation or influence, a leader drives decisions and changes how others act or respond. If you’re someone who “doesn’t do politics”, consider whether these insights might help you to dial up your impact without sacrificing your moral compass.
What to do when your predecessor was a nightmare
Last week I shared some tips for making a role your own when your predecessor was a superstar. Surely stepping in and taking over from a nightmare leader would be a piece of cake. Not so fast! Here are three things to look out for and three tips to help you succeed…
What to do when your predecessor was a superstar
Stepping into a new role when your predecessor was a superstar can be intimidating. The bar is high, and comparisons are inevitable. But, you can still shine in your own right. Here’s how.
What to do when you’re responsible for outcomes but can’t set the strategy
What to do when you’re responsible for outcomes but can’t set the strategy
5 tips for giving feedback to your boss
Need to give some potentially unwelcome feedback to your boss? Some will welcome the direct approach, but often a little tact is more effective.
Here are 5 tips for giving feedback to those above you (or really, anyone) …
5 ways introverts can develop executive presence without the “ick” factor
Are you an introvert whose skin crawls at the idea of “executive presence”?
This week’s article is for you!
What is executive presence and why does it matter?
Something I hear from leaders approaching their first executive leadership role is their desire to develop more “executive presence”. Quite often, it’s the primary goal in our coaching brief.
So what does “executive presence” even mean, and why does it matter?