In many organisations, conflict avoidance is deeply ingrained, driven by a desire to keep the peace, avoid uncomfortable conversations, or maintain a harmonious appearance. Yet, when teams dodge disagreements, it leads to a “conflict debt,†a term coined by Liane Davey to describe the buildup of unresolved issues that hinder
Conflict is often perceived as a threat to team dynamics, but when handled correctly, it can be the spark that ignites creativity and innovation. The key to turning conflict into a positive force lies is the trust factor. Without a bedrock of trust, teams shy away from difficult conversations, and
Conflict. Just the word can make people uncomfortable, especially in a business environment. Yet, what if I told you that conflict—when harnessed correctly—can be a powerful force for creativity and innovation? I have seen first-hand the creative solutions that emerge from this kind of tension. Healthy conflict isn’t about drama
This week marks the final leadership voice to be explored in the 5 Voice framework. In previous posts, we’ve explored the Nurturer, Creative, Guardian, and Connector voices within the 5 Voices framework developed by Giant Worldwide. If none of those quite resonated with you, see if the Pioneer Voice will.
Over the last 3 weeks I have given you an overview of the Nurturer, Creative and Guardian Leadership voices within the 5 Voices framework. Have any of them resonated with you? If not, then it maybe that you resonate with the Connector voice. When you lead from a place of
Understanding my leadership voice has been one of the most transformative steps in my leadership journey. The 5 Voices model developed by Giant Worldwide offers a powerful tool for self-awareness and understanding how we interact with others. In this post, I will focus on the Guardian Voice—one of the five
As I said in the first blog in this series. One of the most pivotal revelations in my leadership journey was understanding my unique leadership voice. As a guide with Giant I was introduced and train teams in the 5 Voices model developed by Giant Worldwide. I have found the
One of the most transforming moments of my leadership journey was to gain an understanding of my leadership voice. To have a language to describe it and a way to understand the way those I work with view the world. It has been truly transformational. Over the next 5 weeks
I remember a few years into my marriage as I was offering yet another solution to my wife as she unloaded her day, she stopped speaking and said I don’t need fixing just listening to. The same is true in leadership. As leaders, you find yourselves caught up in the
The Antidote to Information Overload: A Leader’s Guide to Navigating the Noise In our digital age, business leaders are inundated with a staggering amount of information daily. The sheer volume of data, reports, emails, news, and notifications can quickly lead to what we call “information overload.” The statistics are staggering: