The Power of Words
“I am busy”- those three words made me feel completely unworthy early in my career. Hence, today, we teach in our leadership programs and coaching – the Power of
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Are You a Great or Asshole Organisation?
What do you think? Do you think organisations should be transparent about what they stand for and who they are? Should they say hey, we are GREAT to work for, and this is why? Or i
The Bad Apple
Have you ever worked with a Bad Apple? Do you have one now? The “Bad Apple Effect” refers to the idea that a single negative individual (the “bad apple”) wi
The Greatest Insights from Our Outstanding Leadership Programs
We need more leaders! Yes, that means you if you are reading this. We have decided to be relentless in our vision and mission to create and build more great leaders and outstanding
How to Be a Super Leader
Being a Super Leader will make a Great Difference in your Life Are you equipped to navigate any leadership challenge in a world filled with exceptional leaders and individuals? You
Organisational Values – Are They Needed?
Don’t you love those values listed on huge eagle pictures on the company wall, like integrity, and no one lives and breathes them? They are just eagle pictures. Do values mat
Hidden Rules of Leadership
We are often asked at LeadershipHQ about the key rules of leadership. We love to teach and coach the keys to leadership so our leaders can be truly great in no time! The hidden rul
Why HR Needs to Learn Leadership
During COVID, I posted about my love/hate relationship with Human Resources. I love the HR space but dislike how HR leaders and professionals are perceived. Early in my HR career,
How to Artfully Deal with an Office Backstabber!
Have you ever had to deal with a backstabber? A white-anter? A gossiper? We all have, haven’t we? Dealing with an office backstabber can be challenging, but approaching the s
Why do We Promote the Wrong People in Leadership Roles?
Recently, I posted a poll about why we still have ineffective leaders. Ego? Lack of development? Promoting the wrong people? Yep, it’s the wrong people who are driving this i
Leadership and Lifequakes
Have you ever had a LIFEQUAKE? In his book Life Is in the Transitions, Bruce Feiler coined the term” lifequake” to describe a major life event that causes significant
Leadership Styles for the 21st Century
For the past 4 years, we have been researching how leadership has evolved and what a great leader in the 21st looks like. Their style? Which one is yours? The 21st century has seen
100 Acts of Leadership
Leadership is guiding, inspiring, and influencing others toward a common goal. It’s not just about holding a position of authority but about taking initiative, making decisions,
Does the HiPPO Carry the Most Weight?
Adam Grant, a well-known organizational psychologist and author, discussed the “highest paid person’s opinion” (HiPPO) in organisational decision-making. The term
If You Want to Change Your Life, Learn Leadership
If I had a time machine, I would advise my younger self. One piece would be to believe in myself more and value myself—self-worth is everything, and I am an asset. The other piec
What Great Leaders Say!
Want to be a Great Leader? Great Communicator? Inspire Others? Great leaders often communicate in ways that inspire, motivate, and empower others. Here are some things that great l
The AI Centred Leader – What Do They Look Like?
Next week I am the keynote speakerat a HR Symposium around AI Leadership and what an AI Centred Leader looks like. I have been living and breathing this space for 30 years and we a
The 2 C’s – Curiosity and Compassion
Yesterday I went for my morning walk to feed the ducks. There is a lovely 94 year old man I see often feeding them as well. I walked him home as he wasn’t feeling well. His n
Peer to Manager Plus How to Do One on One’s
Now you are a manager! You were working with your team members and now you are leading them? Yikes scary stuff! Been there and it is like been thrown in the deep end of the pool wi
Critical Trends in Leadership Capabilities
I posted a recent poll on LinkedIn, There is lots of talk around AI, the future of work, etc. Will we need leadership/human skills and capabilities more than ever before? 81% said