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 leaders commonly say: “I believe in you.” Trust and confidence in others can motivate them to perform at their best. “How can I help?” Offering support and […]
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 name is Chris and loved hearing about his story…his life. I was so curious that I didn’t want the […]
Female Leaders Making Themselves Heard
This is a real and unfortunate issue. Our female leaders are not being heard or being spoken over. We run a number of leadership programs ranging from middle managers, emerging leaders and women in leadership – the challenges I hear within these groups are very different. The women in leadership share their frustrations around not […]
Leadership. Neuroscience. Greatness.
I am a leadership and neuroscience geek. One of our most valuable tools is our mindset, and you guessed it—our brain. Our brain is a muscle, and like any muscle, it needs exercise (stay tuned for my next newsletter on brain exercises!). When I started in this space 17 years ago, I went to construction […]
Exhausted, Already?
It is April, and we are hearing—I am already done. Is it Christmas yet? I am overwhelmed. I can’t keep up. I am racing through life. I am so busy. There is too much change. The pace of life is challenging. Expectations of me are too high. I am juggling too many balls. Life is […]
Full List of Winners for the 2022 Outstanding Leadership Awards Revealed
LeadershipHQ founder and CEO Sonia McDonald has congratulated the winners of the 2022 Outstanding Leadership Awards and thanked them for their contributions to changing the face of outstanding and courageous leadership. The winners (the full list is detailed below and here) includes Michael Morgan and Andrea Davey who both won CEO/MD Of The Year 2022 for large and […]
Leadership and Moving Back to the Office Post-Pandemic
Leadership and Moving Back to the Office Post-Pandemic Heading out to brunch with your friends. Going on international trips with your family. Dusting off your office desk at your 9-5 job. Going back to your weekly gym sessions. I know so many people who are craving a return to life as we know it before […]
Small Acts of Courage Is Where Courageous Leadership Begins…
Do you feel appreciated for your hard work? Does that happen very often and if so, do you do the same for others? During times of uncertainty and disruption, it’s even more important to recognise that people are our greatest asset and also, they need to be recognised for what they have done. Developing your […]
Leading Leadership With High Value
Leading with VALUE Have you thought about how you can make a difference at work, in your community or globally? What do you feel is the defining point that will make this happen? The challenges of 2020 are opening our eyes to the need for values based leadership and we are seeing amazing inroads through […]
The Secret Behind Great Leadership
The Secret Behind Great Leadership Everyone likes secrets, then the secrets turn into rumours and before you know it, an impact is created. While the impact could be good or bad for a business, there is ONE SECRET that will always create a winning outcome, including an impact on the bottom line. The secret is, […]