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Effective Communication: A Key Leadership Skill
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of today's business world, effective leadership is more crucial than ever. One of the fundamental...
Nov 21, 20233 min read


The Essential Qualities of a Great Leader
Introduction Leadership is not just about holding a position of authority; it's about inspiring and guiding others to achieve common...
Oct 31, 20233 min read


A Guide to Creating a Safe and Respectful Working Environment
Introduction In today's evolving workplace, fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity is of utmost importance. Inappropriate...
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Managing the Invisible Man: Strategies for Dealing with Rarely Present Employees
As a manager, one of the challenges you might face is dealing with an employee who seems to be rarely present – someone who has earned...
Aug 31, 20234 min read


How to Manage a Limelight Seeker at Work: Navigating the Spotlight Stealer
Introduction: In every workplace, there may be that one person who always seems to bask in the limelight, taking credit for others' hard...
Aug 1, 20233 min read


Dealing with the Constant Complainer: The Leadership Champ's Guide to Effective Employee Management
Introduction: In every workplace, you're likely to encounter an employee who seems to perpetually find fault with everything and...
Jul 4, 20234 min read


Motivating Disengaged Employees: A Guide to Reigniting Passion and Productivity
Introduction: Motivating employees who appear disinterested can be a challenging task for managers and leaders. However, by understanding...
Jun 20, 20233 min read


Mastering the Art of Managing Narcissists in the Workplace: Effective Strategies for Success
Managing a narcissist at work can be challenging, as they often have a strong need for admiration, lack empathy, and prioritize their own...
Jun 5, 20233 min read


From Chaos to Collaboration: A Guide to Managing Your Dysfunctional Team
Managing a dysfunctional team can be challenging for the following reasons: Lack of cohesion: Dysfunctional teams are characterized by a...
Apr 25, 20233 min read


How to deal with passive aggressive behaviour
Passive aggressive behaviour can be frustrating and difficult to deal with, but there are some strategies you can use to manage it:...
Mar 30, 20232 min read


As a leader how can you prioritize your mental health?
Mental health can be something that many leaders overlook, however it's a vital leadership skill that is a key part of long-term success...
Feb 8, 20232 min read


Dealing with Difficult Personalities at Work
As much as we would like to think that our workplace is a utopia where everyone gets along and works together seamlessly, the reality is...
Jan 26, 20233 min read


The Importance of Having Difficult Workplace Conversations
In any workplace, difficult conversations are an inevitable part of the job. Whether it's discussing a mistake that was made, giving...
Jan 12, 20233 min read


Does the search for 'talent' actually hold us back from developing our employees?
In my corporate workshops I often talk with participants about taking a coach approach to leadership . Rather than seeing themselves as a...
Jul 25, 20223 min read


Seven Is A Lucky Number ... And So Are These Seven Lessons Of Effective Leadership
Several years ago I struck up a conversation on the C-Train and the individual upon finding out what I did for a living, asked me 'What...
May 27, 20212 min read


5 Things You Should Never Tell Your Employees During a Performance Review
All too often the performance review can become a tense affair, with the the reluctant employee and manager dancing round the 'shit'...
May 18, 20213 min read


Speak Up! ... 'You should fire him' ... What Next?
In our workshops I will discuss with participants how, despite planning out what you are going to say beforehand, often when the 'action'...
Mar 10, 20215 min read


I Can't Work With You When You're Like This ...
In my corporate workshops I often talk to participants about taking early proactive management action when they first notice an issue...
Feb 26, 20214 min read


This Is Why The Feedback Sandwich Is A S**t Sandwich
In my corporate workshops I often talk about the limitations of the popular feedback model the 'feedback sandwich'. In this article...
Feb 5, 20216 min read


A Viking, a Construction Worker and a Graduate walk into a bar ....
Both in our corporate workshops and our recently published book 'I Need To F***ing Talk To You - The Art Of Navigating Difficult...
Jan 15, 20214 min read
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