Tag: LeadershipDevelopment
How to back your team to perform
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has created an uncertain world in which executives worldwide are navigating new challenges, one of which is how to lead a remote team whilst maintaining a coaching and mentoring relationship. Research shows that almost 90% of people are concerned about job security and their financial situation post- COVID. Its critical leaders know that most people in their teams are experiencing anxiety, even if they don’t expressly communicate this. What leaders focus on now is vital to supporting their team and business success moving forward. Purpose drives performance. A purpose ignites the emotional energy, the hearts and…
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“Information is power” Or is it? How much information do you receive during a work day? Is it empowering or overwhelming? In my last corporate role, I received over 70 emails per day. As the leader of an international team that covered every time zone from New Zealand to New York, I felt a sense of duty to read all of them, in case I missed something that was important. I realised this was a problem because I spent the day working with my team and early mornings and late evenings reading and responding to emails. I was exhausted. Technology…
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As a leader, there are many transitions that you make. Probably the first is the move into a leadership position, followed by transitions into larger, broader roles or new industries, functions or career paths. Think back to your last transition. When did it begin? If you are like most people, it began immediately before you stepped into the new role. In reality, the transition process actually started with that first thought you had about making a change. Your mental energy shifted at that point and you started thinking about and weighing up the options. If the change was external, caused…
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