We can learn a lot from the animal kingdom when it comes to leadership. Without the formality of human leadership many animal species naturally work together as teams and with their leaders to enable greater productivity, albeit measured in… Continue reading
Emotionally intelligent leaders are a pleasure to be around. They are socially competent and comfortable in their own skin. This enables them to develop strong working relationships, make good decisions, focus on productivity and help others fulfill their potential.
Unfortunately… Continue reading
We are all stretched to capacity these days, so much to do and often so little time. Then on top of all that you have to manage other people’s demands on your time: interruptions, requests and invites to events you… Continue reading
At work interruptions can be the bane of people’s lives! In a survey of 6000 people 71% of them reported frequent interruptions. You know the deal…you’re right in the middle of a high yield task and someone says “Have… Continue reading
Many people find making presentations nerve racking, stressful and daunting. So how do you make a confident, impactful presentation when your heart is pounding, you can’t think straight and there’s sweat dripping down the backs of your legs?! Take breath,… Continue reading
Managing group dynamics
Sometimes as a manager or staff member we are required to train groups or coach individuals on new processes, technical information or maybe forthcoming changes. Some groups and individuals are easier than others to engage in the… Continue reading
Resilience is the ability to bounce back and handle adversity. We all live hectic lives these days so if we can increase our levels of resilience, we should be able to achieve more, experience less stress and feel calmer. The… Continue reading
Millenials are those people born between 1982 and 2004, making them part of Generation X or Y. There are expected to make up 75% of the global workforce by 2025 so today’s leaders need to get on board when it… Continue reading
Assertive people are more likely to get constructive outcomes, engage their colleagues, feel more confident and strengthen relationships as a result. This is Effective communication success.
There are many forms of communication. Among the most common, particularly in challenging situations… Continue reading
Many people find making presentations nerve racking and stressful. All eyes are on you after all. The pressure is on but you need to portray an air of confidence. You need to make an impact. You need to leave a… Continue reading