One of the key metrics to gauge your success as a leader is how well you’re able to get your employees to work together as a team. That’s why in this latest Leadership Espresso Shot edition of my podcast, Leadership Biz Cafe, I share 4 lessons on successful team-building inspired … Click to continue reading
The winter was hard for most authors. Now that spring is finally here, many writers are ready to start anew. The ideas are coming and the creativity is flowing. As a writer, most are always looking for ways to simplify the workday, as well as avoiding distractions to get that … Click to continue reading
In today’s increasingly complex workplaces, leaders need to be experts who can make the best decisions for their team. But how do you succeed at leadership over areas where your expertise is limited? That’s what I’ll be asking my guest, Wanda Wallace, in this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe. Wanda … Click to continue reading
Establishing remote teams within your business can help you find top-tier talent from anywhere in the world, potentially cut costs, and offer an additional benefit to recruits who are considering joining your company. However, there is an art to successful remote work, so you’ll need to create the right conditions … Click to continue reading
When it comes to leadership success, a key foundational stone is your ability to gain and foster trust within the organization. So why are we continuing to see low trust levels for those in leadership positions? What’s missing in our understanding about fostering trust? That’s one of the questions I … Click to continue reading
In this time of uncertainty brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a curious outcome that the one certainty we do have is that we’re living in an age of collective disruption, where the reality of how things were always done around here is fast being replaced with questions of … Click to continue reading
When it comes to managing setbacks, the typical approach focuses on discovering what went wrong to prevent a similar issue from arising. But what we often overlook is the emotional context of managing setbacks, something I explore through a personal example in this latest edition of Leadership Espresso Shot on … Click to continue reading
Do you remember Blockbuster video? If you’re over the age of 30, chances are you answered “yes.” Young readers, however, might be stumped. Blockbuster was a video rental store that opened in Dallas, Texas in 1985. The owner, David Cook, used his experience in computer software to streamline and digitize … Click to continue reading
Many of us recognize the importance of storytelling in leadership to improve the way we communicate. But the truth is there’s more than one story that a leader should be able to tell at a moment’s notice in order to inspire, inform and provide direction to those they lead. So … Click to continue reading
While most people already realise that there is a correlation between better career opportunities and a higher level of education, how much of an advantage does completing a master’s degree offer compared to completing an undergraduate qualification? And will completing a master’s degree help to improve your employment prospects? The … Click to continue reading
Skillful and strategic storytelling is widely viewed as the most effective way to communicate information, inspire others to take action, and build relationships in ways that benefit businesses. The challenge is that not everyone knows how to tell a good story, which is why businesses invest in storytelling training. The … Click to continue reading
This pandemic has certainly created an unprecedented global crisis, leading to a wide range of responses and actions. In this special episode of my leadership podcast, I look at how one leader has been successfully managing this crisis and what 3 important lessons on crisis management we can learn from … Click to continue reading