If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that change is a constant, and when change occurs rapidly it can create an environment of uncertainty. Business disruption is not new, however the worldwide pandemic has created an environment that we have never seen before. Uncertainty can create fear, and your team may feel […]
Category: Leadership
Do you have a staff member who apologises too much? Here’s some strategies on how to manage.
It can be difficult managing a team member who apologises all the time. Here’s some strategies to help to manage.
How to manage when an employee resigns
This week, a key member of my team resigned. It was unexpected. And sadly, I was reminded that resignations are part of the job for any leader, and they often come at the worst possible time for the team. At times, some employee resignations are welcomed, especially if the employee was being counselled for performance […]
10 Practical Strategies to Help You Deal with Unreliable Employees
You know the kind of team member we’re talking about. The one who never meets deadlines for team projects, has inconsistent standards to their work, is always running late to work, calling in absent and generally just letting the team down. As leaders and managers, we often tolerate this type of behaviour. Why? Initially, we […]
Understanding Leadership – The Ultimate Leadership Guide For Women
What is leadership? The Oxford Dictionaries defines leadership as: the action of leading a group of people or organisation the state or position of being a leader the leaders of an organisation, country, etc A great article from Forbes.com outlines the following: There are so many definitions of leadership, if you google the term “leadership” […]
7 Must See TED Talks for New Female Leaders
Below is a curated list of the top seven must see TED Talks for new female managers. If you’re looking for ways to improve your confidence, work smarter and be an inspiring leader then look no further. Anila Khalique – Women in Leadership: Lessons in Working Smarter, Not Harder This talk outlines the key challenges […]
5 Things To Know When Leading a Team in 2024
If the past few years have taught us many new things, and bought about significant change to the way business is conducted. Working from home become the new norm, the integration of AI tools into daily business. We continue to see businesses “pivot”, and digitally transform to ensure their survival. Flexibility and responsiveness on […]
5 Critical Leadership Skills for New Leaders to Master
Leadership skills are not just for managers and bosses, everyone should consider leadership skills essential to support their day to day activities. There are various definitions of leadership, however the one that I like the most defines leadership as a “process of influence, which maximises the efforts of others towards the achievement of a […]
7 Key Tips to Help You Transition from Employee to Manager
Making the transition from employee to manager can be tricky to navigate. You know that you want to lead your team with respect and intent, but still maintain the positive relationships you have with your co-workers. The transition from employee to manager can take some time, and can be fraught with challenges, in order to […]