Deborah Rowland talks frankly about the challenges of delivering leadership development. My favourite bit of her article is when she talks about developing herself and her team, continuously and robustly. See what you think: Why Leadership Development Isn’t Developing Leaders
I hear a lot about stretch and challenge in the workplace – I even contribute to some conversations where people are trying to progress, to move from A to B on a journey of self-awareness or leadership development. But it struck me the other day that it’s sometimes ok to stay where you are –… Read More Especially 12 years . . .
Ian Caldecourt, senior consultant at Hemsley Fraser, suggests that to show off our leadership potential, we should consider “Moving in a circle of higher influence.” This roughly translates to spending time with people at higher levels and grades, and being engaged in all aspects of your organisation and industry. In short . . . “seek out… Read More Here’s a thought . . .
Working with a group of first line managers last week reminded me that good leadership development is as much about learning something new as it is about reaffirming that what you’re already doing is fine. This is especially true of many people I work with who are all so genuinely modest that they sometimes forget to… Read More 10 minutes of me time . . .
You may recall my recent epiphany around listening (Give in to it 05 September 2015). It was a story shared from my coaching perspective: well, you’d expect a good coach to be able to hear what you’re saying, and to listen well, wouldn’t you? Listening as a stand-alone skill, is way up there on my list… Read More Bringing them into focus . . .
Yesterday was busy. The Gas Man called to service my central heating, but decided to condemn my fire instead – please don’t tell my dog – she worships it; I packed my carry-on luggage for an impending trip abroad, and am wondering how I’m ever going to zip it up (hmm . . . where is… Read More I just know it . . .
I went on a leadership programme recently. As a participant. Lucky me; I don’t usually get to sit on that side of the room. Though if honest, and I mean this with all good intent . . . it didn’t feel much like a leadership programme . . . more an unburdening, a therapy, a chance… Read More No one told me . . .
I was reminded today how hard it can be when you first become a manager. My own experience (yes, many years ago) was of being left to get on with it, managing a small team of bright young things. Lucky for me that they were all more than willing and able –… Read More Bringing it in to land . . .
No. 3 in my Note to self series. Print if off, cut it out, keep it close.
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