Understanding the key drivers of employee performance and retention is critical for any leader. Among these drivers, psychological safety stands out, as it significantly influences how employees perform and whether they choose to stay with an organisation. ...
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of contemporary business, effective leadership is paramount. To navigate the complex landscapes, executives and high-performing professionals are increasingly turning to...
In the fast-paced, ever-evolving realm of modern business, the importance of effective leadership development programs is beyond dispute. Annually, global organisations channel a staggering $60 billion into these initiatives, attracted by the promise of transformative...
The tumultuous whirlwind of the modern business world requires one indispensable skill: effective communication. In the fast-paced and interconnected global marketplace, the ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and empathetically is paramount. This article...
We know from extensive research that self-awareness is the most important of all leadership skills. It’s the skill that helps us interrupt our reactive habits that take us away from our values. It’s what gives us the ability to manage the physical and emotional...
The Trust Deficit in Leadership The basis of leadership credibility is trust. As Stephen M. R. Covey explain in his book The Speed of Trust, ‘Trust always affects two measurable outcomes: speed and cost. When trust goes down, speed goes down and cost goes up....
In their book The Leadership Challenge, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner explain that, ‘Leadership begins with a belief in yourself and continues only if other people believe in you.’ To believe in you, people have to know (1) who you are and what you stand for, and...
What causes stress in your life? We’ve asked this question of leaders and teams for over 20 years. The vast majority of responses fall into one of three categories: other people (such as my colleagues or my spouse), external circumstances (such as a lack of job...
Unconscious Programming and the Importance of Growth Values The process of personal and development is about overcoming our subconscious programming and conditioned responses and living from consciously chosen values that help us grow. Growth values, which pull us in...
How many times have you made misguided choices and weren’t even sure why, and then felt frustrated with yourself afterwards? We all experience this on a regular basis. We’re all subject to unconscious programming that controls our behaviour in ways we can’t even see....
