If you want to progress in your career, regularly seeking opportunities for training and development is a must. Whether formal or informal, training and professional development help you to grow your skills, perform your current job better, and make the case for...
Most of us are well aware of how much of an impact a manager’s style and approach have on their direct report — and the wider organization too. After all, as the saying goes, “People don’t quit bad companies, they quit bad bosses.” It is...
When you consider your role as a leader, what springs to mind? Perhaps you think first of your responsibility to motivate and engage your direct reports. Perhaps you consider the role you play in decision-making and delivering the company’s strategy. Or perhaps you...
In a previous article, we discussed 7 reasons why connection is important at work. It’s clear, connection isn’t just “fluff” – it improves team performance, reduces stress, increases innovation, and much more. However, if you lead a team, you have a dual...
This is part two of a two-part article about emotional intelligence. In Part 1 we discussed what emotional intelligence looks like and how it can make us more effective leaders. However, just understanding what emotional intelligence is doesn’t necessarily mean that...
