At this time of year, it’s not uncommon for tempers to fray and for folk to become fractious. I get it. I’ve had my share of frustrations lately. We can’t control the behaviour of others. They get to be them, even if that means tantrums and foot-stomping (or table thumping). And you get to be […]
Tag Archives: emerging leaders
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Nov
Nov
Leadership encompasses three broad groups of competencies (specific knowledge/skills sets): ♥ Leading yourself ♦ Leading others ♠ Leading the organisation Leadership development often hones in on one or two of these competency groupings, but regularly fails to address all three. You can set your own leadership up on solid foundations with an intentional focus […]
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Oct
Oct
Are you “settling”? Michelangelo reportedly once said: “The greatest danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.” I’ve been thinking lately about how resilient, creative, smart and generally amazing we humans are. And yet so many […]
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Oct
Oct
You’re ambitious and you’re talented and suddenly find yourself having to lead a team of people who are not only older than you, but far more experienced. How to take charge in a way that doesn’t come across as apologetic, uncertain or worse – arrogant? The first thing to realise is that your age is […]
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Jun
Jun
When I was at secondary school, I remember consciously thinking that I didn’t want to try too hard in case I bumped up against the edges of my potential. The thought of knowing where those boundaries were was more awful than any rewards that may have come with going ‘all in’ on my studies. It’s […]
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Jun
Jun
Performance reviews can be daunting for both the reviewer and reviewee. But they need not be. Done well, the annual review can be a positive, constructive and inspiring experience for all. In this post, I’ll delve into the intricacies of performance reviews and how you, as manager, can make the most of them. Address […]
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May
May
Leadership success, I have learned, is not just about grand gestures or occasional bursts of brilliance. It’s about the daily grind, the small actions and habits repeated consistently over time – these are the things that will ultimately define your leadership. Most importantly, those consistent, small actions will also shape your own identity and self […]