It’s normal for people to start each new year by setting their New Year resolutions and goals. However, if you want better outcomes than in previous years, then forget about focusing on your goals. Instead,…
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The most valuable lesson business professionals can learn from sport
Even experts need coaches. So, if you are an expert, why do you need a coach? Good question. A good place to look first is within the world of sport. To be the best in…
Leading a new team? 12 ideas to succeed in your first week
Moved from team member to Team Leader? New to people leadership? Congrats to you, I’m sure you’ll be great. No doubt you’ll want to get off to a good start with your new team. Here…
3 reasons new people leaders fail (and how to avoid their mistakes)
Does being a high performing employee mean you will be a high performing people leader? As a high-performing employee the lure of gaining a leadership position is worth striving for. And why not – you’ve…
Remote employees: How to effectively manage and engage a remote workforce
As a manager of a remote workforce – how will ensure your team are supported, productive and engaged? In 2019, we are starting to see companies reaping the rewards by enabling employees to work remotely….
Managing difficult employees: 4 simple steps
As a people leader, developing the skills to recognise and deal with difficult employees is vital. Managing people has lots of good days and, of course, some not so good days. Dealing with difficult employees…
Is Employee Engagement the secret to your leadership success?
Wouldn’t you love to find out the secrets to employee engagement? I know I would. Employee Engagement has been a hot topic for many years now. The internet is full of statistics and advice from…
How a New Manager Should Assert Their Authority
How a New Manager Should Assert Their Authority In Paul Petrone’s LinkedIn Learning blog post, Paul talks to Todd Dewett, a then LinkedIn Learning instructor and leadership consultant, about the challenges new managers face. In the post Todd…
Managing Friends: Part 2
How to navigate from co-worker and friend to supervisor and boss – Part 2. Yesterday you worked with peers and friends… today, you’re their leader! This can be complicated and is cited as one of…
Managing Friends: Part 1
How to navigate from co-worker and friend to supervisor and boss. Yesterday you worked with peers and friends… today, you’re their leader! This can be complicated and is cited as one of the biggest hurdles…