Every leader wants to be credible in the eyes of their employees. But part of this credibility also means being influential. Becoming an influential leader is much more than simply getting people to do what you want.
How focused are you on employee retention right now? What are you planning to do in 2023 to prevent your employees from dusting off their passports and waiting patiently in the departure lounge?
Embrace transparency in the way you communicate as a leader and, in return, your employees will give you their loyalty, advocacy, commitment and trust.
If a team member approaches you wanting a promotion, you need to consider if they're looking for a promotion, or new job entirely – one that may in fact only exist beyond the company walls.
Congratulations! You've landed your first leadership role. How are you feeling? Slightly terrified? Rest assured, you're not the first new manager to feel like this.
When it comes to managing the performance of your employees, as a leader you need to understand your individual employees’ work styles as well as how they like to be recognised.
Even diligent employees describe ‘zoning out’ after too many online sessions. How can you integrate expertise as an L&D practitioner with digital technology to deliver engaging online content?
It’s ultimately the responsibility of the senior leadership within an organisation to send a clear message to everyone across the business that what they are doing really matters.
By encouraging transparent communication and collaboration, you will start to see a more productive and more engaged team.
Self-motivation is identifying your purpose, taking pride in and feeling passionate about seeking challenges, and the relentless pursuit of learning and professional development.
One of the biggest mistakes a leader can make (right up there with not delivering feedback properly and poor decision making) is what is known as shifting the goalposts.
Transparent leadership helps to eliminate employees’ fear of the unknown as well as unnecessary nasty surprises.
Guiding teams through change isn’t easy, and it’s the role of change leaders to ensure those around them aren’t taken by surprise by changes and feel safe.
Employees want to know what their career paths look like. Career development should become a natural part of an organisation’s culture, but it can’t always be the case.
As we transition and adapt to the ‘new normal’ hybrid work culture, it’s important leaders think about what their team members need and expect from them.
Strategic perspective doesn’t just mean planning for the future. It’s coming up with ideas to cope with changing environments, market challenges, and considering the big picture.
Matrix-led business research reveals dual reporting can lead to conflict and confusion, particularly when leaders have different leadership styles.
Whether you’re a senior leader, middle manager, or aspiring leader, think about whether you're creating a culture of blame or accountability?
You might find yourself in situations where your ability to lead in the moment is tested. This involves observing, thinking, processing, and acting in the moment.
There's nothing wrong with showing vulnerability when delivering feedback, but you should never need to sandwich it with positive feedback.
With the change and uncertainty out there, leaders need to approach each day with a growth mindset, training their brains to make slower, more logical and deliberate decisions.
Nobody confides or puts their trust in invisible leaders. It’s a leader’s genuine presence and availability that increases team morale, loyalty and commitment.
An open letter, written on behalf of middle managers, to their leaders – the CEOs and others in the C-suite on how to better take care of direct reports.
What makes a driven and ambitious salesperson tick at this time of the year? Sales leaders, it’s up to you to motivate team members and help maintain some level of ‘holiday cheer’.
