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There are so many amazing things happening in the world right now. Yes, there is also travesty. Our work as leaders is to envision a future we wish to inhabit, and work towards it.
We’ll need some critical skills to get there. Here are seven of the most important.
Read MoreWhat’s beyond resilience? Adaptability. And we can flex this muscle through small, intentional changes.
Read MoreWhen we are smarter about what goes in we can be smarter about what comes out! Here are three habits for leadership of the future that focus on consumption.
Read MoreThe new year offers optimism and a fresh spirit. As leaders, we can capitalise on that energy and set ourselves up for success with our teams. There are three major components to address: people, task, and self. Here are simple strategies to get momentum.
Read MoreEnd of year! A time to celebrate, reflect and plan. My hugely popular end of year reflection and planning tool is back for you, a gift from me.
Read MoreHere’s what’s on the horizon for 2023, and what it means for your leadership.
Read MoreAudiobook producer Dave Stokes interviews Zoë Routh about her debut leadership futurist novel, The Olympus Project.
Read MoreFrom a leadership point of view, we need to shift how we see people as part of our organisations.
Read MoreWe need to focus our human development strategy beyond RESILIENCE to ADAPTABILITY. How savvy are we as leaders and workers to accept change and be flexible in our response?
Read MoreMost leaders know that the power-heavy leadership model of command and control does not work effectively in a hyper-connected, fast moving environment. There is another way.
Read MoreIt's time to take stock of what we are doing in our organisations and businesses.
The world is ripe for a re-think of our current leadership paradigm.
It's time to re-think the purpose of business and the purpose of leadership. We need to shift from the endless game of MORE to the noble cause of ALL: how do we ensure human flourishing for all, while living within our planetary means? Hat tip to Kate Raworth in Doughnut Economics who maps a way forward for us.
Read MoreOur recent event, ‘How to get your team to think more strategically’ was incredibly popular. Why? Leaders recognise the need to increase their team’s ability to consider the bigger picture. But hoping they will just suddenly ‘get it’ is an exercise in futility. We don’t just ‘get it’. We just don’t suddenly ‘see’ what’s going on. To see with new eyes, sometimes we need to be shown. Read on for crucial tips.
Read MoreIn many conversations with leaders, I’ve noticed a common theme: self doubt is rife. Admitting self doubt sees shoulders slump, brows furrow. Somehow, we believe we have failed. Real leaders are confident! Charismatic! Capable! And for many, we fail to measure up. Let’s reframe self-doubt as something useful.
Read MoreDiscover ten great leadership tips on how to build more autonomy in your teams. One of the things leaders I work with fantasise about is having teams be more independent, proactive, and forward thinking. Working with a team of leaders makes everything better! But there is so much that gets in the way: dependencies, approvals, unwillingness. Let’s get beyond that and build better teams.
Read MoreThink you lead strategy well? Chances are there’s room for improvement. Chances are you’re making some common mistakes. Chances are a few simple tweaks will boost your strategy skills easily. Check out the Lead Strategy Checklist here.
Read MoreThe ADP Research Institute reveals that 52% of workers would take a paycut to ensure flexible working arrangements. Plus 7 in 10 workers would quit if they were made to return permanently to the office. Hybrid work is here to stay. Let’s get it right! Here is a comprehensive checklist to do just that.
Read MoreThe war in Ukraine shows us one thing: abuse of power still runs rampant in leadership. It’s horrifying to witness. We were meant to be done with autocratic lethal nationalism. Yet here we are. Many of us watching would say, “I would never…” Or so we hope. Can we fall into power traps? The answer is ‘yes’. So let’s protect ourselves from ourselves with these vital strategies.
Read MoreVirtual and remote working is not going away anytime soon. Even for teams that are mostly in person, such as construction sites, hospitality, healthcare, virtual gathering will remain part of communication and engagement. How do we do this better? In the recent Immersion with Amplifiers™, my advanced leadership training program, we tackled a few of the key elements.
Read MoreHigh performing teams: we all long to be part of one. The camaraderie, the thrill of pulling off something epic, fun times. But there are some big myths surrounding high performing teams we need to be mindful of so as to avoid disappointment.
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