Jun 29, 2022 | Feelings, Leadership
How we react to threats – and whether listening to your brain is always the right way to respond Did you know that when you react to a situation, you have two possible responses – one from the rational part of your brain, and one from the impulsive area? When...
Jun 20, 2022 | Communication, Leadership
Trust is a vital ingredient for every successful relationship we have. If you can’t trust someone, it just doesn’t work: you second-guess every interaction you have, and tend to disbelieve what they say until you’ve checked it out. In the workplace, this means you’ll...
Apr 27, 2022 | Leadership, Management, Mental Health
What’s the culture of a high-flying, high-performing business? Traditionally it’s likely to be high-octane, driven by pressure to perform, with plenty of rivalry and motivation to out-perform colleagues. Results are the primary driver, and early starts, late finishes...
Jul 28, 2021 | Leadership, Management, Mental Health
Are you an introvert or extrovert leader – and do you adjust your leadership style to manage the introverts and extroverts in your team? It may be surprising to learn that small changes to the way you approach management, and how you manage each person, could...
Jun 24, 2021 | Coaching, Leadership
In last month’s post, we talked about giving advice to solve someone’s problem – and why it’s usually better to keep quiet, helping them to come up with the answer instead. This is one element of being an expert coach – someone who listens, probes, and facilitates the...
