Where does your concept of being a leader come from? Many of us have influencers, our parents, friends, co-workers, previous managers. How did your past experiences impact who you are not only as an individual but also as a leader? In this week’s video blog post I explore these questions…
How to be a Better Leader Ask Questions
As a leader, it’s easy to feel like you’re supposed to have all the answers. But according to Mike Robbins, real leadership isn’t about always knowing what to say — it’s about asking the right questions. When you invite your team in with questions like, “What’s your take on this?”…
Procrastination, A Leaders Guide
As a leader, you’ve probably told your team (or yourself) at some point: “Just get the hard stuff done first.” It’s classic advice—and it works, to a degree. But real-world leadership is rarely that simple. When it comes to productivity and procrastination, a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t cut it. Here’s how…
Tiny Leadership Acts That Matter
When considering the attributes of an impressive leader, terms such as inspiring, courageous, and heroic are frequently used. However, research indicates that individuals, when reflecting on exceptional leaders in their own experiences, seldom mention grand actions or noble qualities. Instead, they often highlight small interactions— this week’s vlog post explores…
How to Build Your EQ using Social Styles
The primary tool I use in my work as an Executive/leadership Coach is Social Styles by Tracom. This behaviour and communications model is easily understood and accessible by everyone in every type of organization. One of the things have realized over the many years of both using and teaching this…