In my dream world, every leader would have coaching skills . . . Being able to listen – to really listen Showing empathy whenever possible Asking great questions that enable their recipient to work it out for themselves And if you are a leader who possesses these skills, then you’ll know the rewards you’re… Read More I have a dream . . .
I’m thinking a lot about change. Change in an organizational setting. And I’m battling with the many reasons why people resist change, and why some leaders struggle to support others through it. Battling not because I don’t understand why people resist – it’s entirely natural that we all do, always, even if for only a… Read More About turn . . .
I went to the Panto last week. It was the last performance of the season, and I very nearly didn’t go because it was a Sunday night and the settee was calling me. But I’m glad I did. Not just for the ice cream I scoffed in the interval, or the very heroic rescue by… Read More It’s how you get there . . .
Take time to relax. Get a coffee and settle down to watch this most wonderful heartwarming moment in this short film I defy a dry eye in the house. Watch it through to the very end. Just brilliant.
Watching an internationally famous football manager and his Number 2 week after week – let’s call them LVG and RG for complete anonymity – I’m intrigued by the body language they give out when sitting next to each other on the bench. In truth there’s not much going on at all . . . they… Read More Getting the job done . . .
Personality types, eh?! Explained so well by Mr McGough. A brilliant lesson on communication.
Have you taken any time at the beginning of of this year to look back on 2015 and reflect on what you did, on who and how you were? Your achievements, fears, high points, light-bulb-coming-on-moments, learning curves, surprises, doubts, laughs, frowns, smiles, best practice, disappointments, emotions, hopes, challenges, goals, aspirations, detailers, attitudes, dreams, behaviours?… Read More 2015 in review . . .
You may have read recently about a decision by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to shelve its plans to conduct an inquiry into the culture and behaviour of staff in banking. They had planned to see whether incentives like pay and promotion had contributed to misconduct seen in previous years, but are now, instead. working with… Read More You might make a difference . . .
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