I am really excited to announce the dates below for our 2023 leadership development programme.
Allowing People to Shine
In the summer holidays my son was invited by a local fashion store to model some of their merchandise. He readily accepted and loved the experience as you can see by the smile on his face. He came home proud to show me the fabulous hoodie he had been given as a gift.
It got me thinking about how we as leaders need to be thinking of maximising the potential of our colleagues.Â
Everybody wins when we are kind
The Cambridge dictionary defines kindness as ‘the quality of being generous, helpful and caring about other people.’ It always makes my heart swell when I hear about acts of kindness … Read More
Emotional Intelligence (EI) – the Key to Successful Leadership?
Have you ever let your emotions run wild in the workplace? Instead of pausing to think about how your emotions could affect an outcome have you lost your temper, laughed … Read More
Gemba Days – a refreshing approach to engaging the workforce
In a recent post on Instagram, employees of London’s Michelin starred, Mexican-British inspired Kol restaurant spent a day, along with head chef Santiago Lastra, at one of the businesses farm … Read More
8 Questions to Procure Honest Feedback from Colleagues
Understanding the psychology and emotion behind employee performance is vital to any business, so how do we get make sure we are getting the best and most candid feedback from … Read More
5 Simple Steps to Thrive in Uncertain Times
Uncertain times like these can cause one to speculate about the unknown. The human brain is wired to perceive uncertainty as a threat, and this can cause the imagination to lead us down a dangerous path of negative thinking and worst-case scenarios. Fearfulness, anxiety and worry often result in poor coping skills and we may find ourselves worried over outcomes that never happen or are simply out of our control.
There is though, good news. We can train our brains to override this hard wiring so that we deal more rationally and serenely with the unknown. And even better, it isn’t complicated, time consuming or expensive to do.
Trained for growth
When Kevin Paterson was sourced as Managing Director 18 months ago, his brief was to take the company to the next level. The 70-strong firm has since continued to grow … Read More
How to deal with imposter syndrome in new management
Imposter syndrome describes a common phenomenon among high achievers – chronic self-doubt, resulting in an inability to accept success. Rooted in a fear of failure, coupled with a desire for … Read More
Can managers really become coaches?
Most companies recognise the value in developing their leaders and will have programmes in place for both new and existing managers. Usually, the emphasis of training will be on new … Read More