Navigating professional diminishment as a middle manager

When middle managers experience a reduction in responsibilities, the impact can be profound. Navigating professional diminishment is challenging, but it also presents an opportunity for personal and professional development.

Are you a leader? Or are you merely a puppet on a string?

New and middle managers who aspire to be true leaders and senior leaders who aim to create a leadership culture must work together to break free from the constraints that limit potential.

What do I do as a leader when my team doesn’t need me anymore?

Leadership is often associated with guiding a team, helping individuals grow, and solving problems as they arise. But what happens when your team is already high-performing, reasonably self-sufficient, and for the most part seems to require less direct intervention?

What would you do if you could start your leadership journey all over again?

Some senior leaders believe that after many years building and running teams, that it’s impossible to change the way they lead; while others are actually afraid to make changes or to reinvent themselves. What would you do if you could start your leadership journey all over again?

The power of embracing purpose as a leader

The true test of a leader believing in their purpose often lies in their ability to persevere through challenges and uncertainty while remaining steadfast in their commitment to their purpose.

Why leaders need to accept that being challenged is part of their job

Reacting defensively should never be the default response to a team member whose question or comment might be slightly controversial. Leaders need to accept that being challenged is part of their job. By welcoming challenges, they can create an environment where creative thinking flourishes.

How to ensure coaching challenges the way you think about yourself, others, and leadership as a whole

When an organisation believes in you and invests in your future and your professional development by providing you with leadership coaching, it’s essential that you make the most out of that experience by being prepared. 

What are you being called to in your leadership journey?

A call to leadership requires more than just holding a position or title. It encompasses the responsibility to inspire, motivate, and guide others towards achieving shared objectives.

The stages of adult learning and their links to leadership

Understanding the connection between Robert Kegan’s stages of adult development and leadership can provide valuable insights into the qualities and approaches that effective leaders embody.

What it means to lead at the learning edge

For any leader, operating at the learning edge can involve engaging in tasks, experiences, or situations that push your boundaries, require new skills, or demand increased effort. It involves taking risks, trying new things, and embracing uncertainty.

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