I’ve never written so extensively about a book before, but after having read Leadership and Self-Deception by the Arbinger Institute, I felt massively compelled to, as it’s one of the most (if not the most), insightful books on leadership I have ever read. Leadership and Self-Deception is a guide to becoming self-aware – by learning to see your faults more…
“Help me manage my boss they’re driving me crazy!” This is one of the most common leadership challenges we get faced with on a daily basis. One example Jason (whose name, like others, has been changed to protect confidentiality): who loved his role as a director at a top insurance company – that is, until his boss left for another…
What is the connection between leadership and self-management? Let’s explore it. When we think about leaders, most of them have similar characteristics. They are confident, charismatic, and compelling. They have the ability to inspire people to work harder and put in more effort, but at the same time, they are approachable and friendly. We value specific traits in leaders, and…
Social awareness in leadership is vital. Let’s talk about how it can help you to thrive. If you ask a dozen people what they would consider to be the most important traits for leadership, you’d hear a lot of the same answers. A good leader should be calm, professional, empathic – the textbook example of a stalwart figure leading their…
What is the role of relationship management in leadership? Let’s take a look at what you need to know. If you are working in a leadership role, then relationship management can be an important part of your responsibilities. How important is relationship management within the world of leadership? As a leader, you have certain responsibilities when it comes to relationship…
“I’m terrible at remembering people’s names” you might say, as you shrug your shoulders… As I did for many years, until I read recently: “A person’s name is to him or her the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie Think about it – your name was given to you by your parents and you have…
For a successful personal and professional life, it’s vital that you identify what makes you tick. Read on to learn how to discover emotional self-awareness and how to use your emotions to help your career. Aristotle is often quoted as stating that ‘Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom’. Indeed, the only person in the world that you are…
Ignoring self-sabotage, recognising procrastination and dealing with your inner voice Feeling fear, doubt, insecurity and other limiting beliefs? We all have self-sabotaging voices in our heads because they’re the voices from other people that we pick up along the way; other people’s fears, doubts, insecurities and limiting beliefs. Next time you hear a voice in your head that says, ‘you…
Let me help you overcome anxiety with an instant fix tool and a bit of joy Instant Anxiety Relief – ABC Tool If you have regularly suffered from anxiety, as I have on and off for years, I’ve developed an instant fix to help with anxiety which I call my ABC tool. So, what does ABC stand for? A is…
Difficult conversations – what are they? You know the one – the tough talk you really know you should be having but you just keep putting off. It could be a poor performance review, news that someone’s budget has been cut, a project has been delayed or the ultimate – you have to let someone go. Whatever the conversation, you’re…