One person can change an organisation, bad meetings create our overload, the secret of highly productive leaders and more.
Thank you for reading my latest leadership newsletter. In my work as an advisor, coach and consultant to ambitious and leading boards, CEO’s, executives and teams, I come across important developments and people that are shaping the future of business and leadership. Every week I share my round-up of interesting stories so you can find the most important leadership and business thinking. I hope you enjoy them! If you haven’t already, feel free to follow me on LinkedIn or Twitter. Happy reading!
5 Condescending and Demotivating Things Great Bosses Refuse to Say
Great leaders are ultimately defined by what they do — and by what they say: Inspiring, motivating, providing clarity and focus and instilling a genuine sense of mission and purpose. Or not. Here are five things the best leaders never say.
How One Person Can Change the Conscience of an Organization
While corporate transformations are almost universally assumed to be top-down processes, in reality, middle managers, and first-line supervisors can make significant change when they have the right mindset.
The Psychology Behind Meeting Overload
Bad meetings are the bane of the corporate world — and yet despite what appears to be an overwhelming consensus that they’re often unnecessary and unproductive, many workplaces continue to struggle to avoid them.
How to Grow with Your Existing Employees as a Leader This Year
Talent is the driving force behind a successful company. If leaders disregard the importance of connecting with current employees, they lose the benefit of a dedicated, long-term team. This article outlines tools you can implement to improve the lives of your current employees.
The counterintuitive secret factor that highly productive people rely on
Today, more than half of Americans consider themselves chronic procrastinators. The rapid evolution of technology is largely to blame: on the one hand, we are more globally connected to others than ever and we have limitless information at our fingertips.
Why Storytelling Is A Leader’s Most Powerful Defense Against The Great Resignation
There’s understandably been a lot of talk recently about the Great Resignation and what that means for employees and companies. HR professionals are racking their brains for perks that can be provided in a remote or hybrid work context. For the first time in many years, workers have leverage, and they’re often using it to look for a better deal.
This is the hidden force holding your business back
It may sound counterintuitive, but sometimes the perception ofsuccess is a hidden force that can hold your business back. Unlocking the next level requires a business owner to think not just about success in terms of today‘s profits but also in terms of the longevity of the business itself.
Why Is Office Occupancy Only 31%?
People are returning to the movies—nearly 60% of theaters are now filled. Airline capacity is 90% of where it was pre-pandemic. And restaurants in big cities are booking weeks in advance. But when it comes to returning to the office, the numbers are not quite so high.
Aligning Culture with the Bottom Line: How Companies Can Accelerate Progress
A survey of 500 CEOs from around the world shows that most know how much culture matters. But one group links culture and strategy and puts people first—and has double the revenue growth of others.
Is Virtual the Future of Leadership and Business Coaching?
Virtual coaching can create a particular kind of intimacy that allows many clients to open up faster. Beyond delivering their services online, leadership coaches can use online communication channels to model the skills and behaviors their clients need to lead in a virtual world effectively.
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