Building an unstoppable team goes beyond gathering skilled individuals; it's about fostering a collaborative, creative, and joyful environment where everyone's unique strengths shine. Recognizing and nurturing these strengths can create an environment where excellence is not only expected but cultivated.
Read More“The culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate,” as organizational development experts Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker have observed. Recognizing the signs of toxicity is crucial for addressing the issue effectively so you can reduce it and eliminate it.
Read MoreSuccess can seem impossible until you understand what’s between you and your success. Developing mind and time management skills can take time and will take practice. Start small and build your skills over time. With persistence and commitment, these learned behaviours can become second nature and help you succeed and achieve your goals.
Read MoreThe pandemic saw unprecedented impact among the workforce, prompting leaders to change their approach and redefine their role. They realize the need for a more dynamic approach: the need to influence others through their character (how they are being), not only through their competence, (what they are doing).
Read MoreMany managers find it hard to have difficult conversations. Conversations such as: poor performance, especially when it is repetitive, inappropriate behaviour in the workplace and terminating employment.
These are even more challenging when these conversations are fueled by feelings of frustration and thoughts such as “I have had enough” or “I’m fed up”. When you think this, you are already sending messages to yourself that makes you feel exasperated and perhaps impatient.
Read MoreThe leadership mindset is one of the most important, least understood and the most neglected element in the growth of a leader. Many senior leaders today grew up in a world where focus was on operational efficiencies and product innovation, this then shaped their careers and determined their values and attitudes. But today, it’s all about changing strategies, coming up with new business models and transforming your operations.
The goal is to do it faster, easier, cheaper and bigger.
If you are stuck in the old mindset that you started out your career with, you are going to struggle in the new business world.
Read MoreIs your team optimized for success, or is it prone to succumb to the disease of toxic undercurrents within it?
Science describes the human immune system as a network of cells and organs which come together to protect the body and help to keep an individual healthy. The wellbeing of an organization, much like the human body, also requires an internal defense system to detect, combat and find solutions for harmful pathogens that threaten to compromise its operations.
Read MoreThe role of Leadership does not come with a ‘one-size fits all’ blueprint. Fortunately, with proper guidance, new Leaders can learn how to improve and expand their capacity for leadership, identify what approaches do and do not work, effectively engage with their teams and get comfortable in their roles.
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