The Power of Asking the Right Questions As a leadership development coach one of the most common pitfalls I observe in leadership is the tendency to provide solutions instead of guiding team members to discover answers themselves. While offering solutions might seem efficient, it often stifles creativity and hinders the
Leadership Secrets on Bouncing Back At the weekend I watched the Women’s Marathon one of the last events of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The athlete who eventually ran the race was not ahead until the final 200m. She has stayed with the lead runners and then chose her moment to
The Power of Consistency in Leadership As we reach the penultimate few days of the Paris Olympics 2024, the world stands in awe of the incredible feats of athleticism, determination, and sheer willpower on display. Watching these athletes, who have devoted years, to their sport, reminded me of the power
Under Promise, Over Deliver Has it ever happened to you that you have either been ignored by a company or the promised service did not materialise? This kind of behaviour is hurting businesses and their reputations. In the world of business, the saying “under promise, over deliver” has become a
The Foundations Stones of Great Leadership Part 4 You may have ended up in your leadership role by accident finding yourself holding the baton when others didn’t pitch up. However, you came to leadership. Let me ask you a question: what is your motivation to lead? There are many leaders,
The Foundation Stones of Great Leadership Part 3 Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership in any business context. However, building and maintaining trust can be challenging, especially in a corporate environment where trust deficits often exist. Trust, the firm belief in the reliability, truth, and ability of someone, is
The Foundations Stones of Great Leadership Part 2 As you think about great leadership, who comes to mind as a leader who displayed great character? They are the sort of people who you know will be the same whatever situation you find them in. They are calm in situations which
The Foundation Stones of Great Leadership – Part 1 As I think about who to cast my vote for today, I am left with a deep unease at the state ofleadership in the UK. None of the above as a vote is not an option unfortunately! Thebusiness environment can be
Emergency: Employee Engagement at All Time Low When I returned from holiday our smoke alarm was beeping, so I changed the batteries. After which our google nest product declared an emergency detecting smoke. It was malfunctioning but it was urgent in its declaration. Another emergency is emerging the latest global
Effective Leaders Understand this Crucial Process As a leadership development coach, I’ve observed a common challenge faced by many leaders and business owners: the constant pressure to be reactive. The day to day demands immediate attention to myriad issues, leaving little room for what truly propels organisations forward—creative thinking. The