Navigating the landmines around leading friends and family members

Building a successful team is a critical aspect of effective leadership, and sometimes that process can involve leading friends or family members. Although this can bring a unique dynamic into the workplace, it can also present challenges that require careful navigation.

Why leaders should encourage their introverted team members to speak up and contribute to the conversation

As a leader, you have a pivotal role in creating an environment where your introverted team members feel empowered to speak up and share their insights and perspectives.

As a leader, how are your people getting ‘up the hill’?

The art of leadership lies in knowing when to push, pull (hopefully not having to drag), or let your team members climb the hill themselves. Your role as a leader is not one-size-fits-all, and success often hinges on your ability to adapt and tailor your approach to the unique needs of your team.

The building blocks for leaders struggling with meaningful developmental conversations

This article doesn’t just help leaders lay the foundations for having more meaningful developmental conversations, it gives them the bricks. Whilst it may have been written with client-facing team members in mind, it can certainly apply to non-client-facing team members, too.

Giving leaders an alternative perspective on KPIs

Many organisations use both KPIs and OKRs. While KPIs cover a wide range of metrics including employee productivity, customer satisfaction, and financial performance, it’s also important for leaders to focus on keeping individuals informed, interested, involved, and inspired.

Digital coaching unleashes a new era of L&D

Coaching is rapidly evolving. Digital coaching has emerged as the front-runner with a proven track record of increased learning outcomes, stronger participant engagement, and better accessibility for all.

Why it’s sometimes important to orchestrate conflict as a leader

Consciously brining conflict into a work environment should never be purely about ‘turning up the heat’ on a team that might be slacking off. Nor should it be about making people feel so uncomfortable that they self-eject.

The power of informal authority: Unlocking your leadership potential

The path to leadership success is not solely paved by formal authority. In fact, expanding your informal authority can significantly enhance your ability to lead, influence, and inspire others.

The dangers of being promoted into incompetence at work: Navigating the impact on your career

Whether you are responsible for the careers of those around you, or if you are a new or aspiring leader, it’s critical to be aware of the dangers of being promoted into incompetence at work.

How do you address confusion, friction, and underperformance as a leader?

Ignoring underperformance can lead to a decline in team morale along with a decline in trust and respect for a leader who is afraid to make tough calls.

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