The late great Nelson Mandela said “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid,…
Good coaching is a good science
For many managers, particularly those with strong technical and science backgrounds, the concept and practice of coaching can seem a little abstract. The good news is you can anchor your coaching on…
Improve your leadership through active listening
Good listening is a core skill for leaders. It builds trust, honesty, and mutual respect. Active listening allows you to consider the perspective of others, engage employees, build and mend relationships, and…
What we’re reading, watching and listening
In this poignant and funny Ted Talk, Brené Brown talks about how being vulnerable and open builds self-awareness and connection with others- vital ingredients for authentic leadership. Neuroscientist Stuart Firestein suggests we should value…
Support and challenge—coaching gets the balance right
People perform at their best when they have the right levels of support and challenge in their work. So how do leaders know when they’ve got the mix right? Being overly supportive…
What is transformational leadership?
There’s a lot of talk these days about transformational leadership. But what is transformational leadership and how does it differ from transactional leadership? We define transformational leadership as aligning and motivating people,…
What’s the best leadership style?
What’s the best leadership style to have? The good news is there is no one best style. It depends on the situation. Goleman* came up with six classic leadership styles: The pacesetting leader expects and…
Leadership and Management—what’s the difference?
Most leaders are also managers. So what’s the difference between leadership and management? Leadership is about being forward-looking. It’s about future-proofing the organisation or team so that it remains useful, relevant and…
Reflective Practice
It’s the end of the year and it’s not unusual to feel you’re limping toward Christmas on an almost empty tank of fuel. To help top up the tank it’s useful to…