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Getting people to PUT DOWN the hammer

If your people are not adopting or demonstrating your company values, it’s NOT because they don’t want to, it’s because you haven’t made it safe ...
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Feel like you’re running a circus, not a workplace?

Leadership is hard, and when you have many different personalities under one roof, it’s not hard to see why the pressure builds and you start ...
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How push backs are like a dodgy Wi-Fi signal

It’s true! Even though they’re frustrating and unproductive, ultimately push backs, are just like a dodgy Wi-Fi signal – an attempt to connect. As leaders, ...
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The Poached Egg Effect – Why Your Instructions Go Sideways.

When I was about 10, I decided to cook myself a poached egg for breakfast before I got on my bike and headed for school.  ...
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NICE vs KIND and why you need to know the difference.

We’ve all heard the phrase “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” but have you ever wondered if it’s doing you ...
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You CAN call out poor behaviour, and still be everyone’s favourite boss.

Leadership is not about passing the buck, it’s about owning it – but how do you do this when the thought of dealing with difficult ...
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