Instead of being hard on yourself and being critical of your mistakes or failings, learning self-compassion will allow you to be kind, forgiving and sympathetic towards yourself when you do fall short. So what is self-compassion? There is no such thing as ‘perfect’ (we are all fabulously flawed human beings) and self-compassion is about acknowledging that and allowing ourselves to…
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…
Using positive development approaches and drawing on a wealth of industry experience, good leadership coaching in the UK commits to helping leaders unlock their full potential. Senior executive coaching Authentic, supportive and positive leadership coaching inspires senior leaders to become outstanding role models in the workplace. It’s about embodying the culture you wish to create. Furthermore, employees observe how managers…
You might have heard the phrase “Work On It, Not Just In It”, as this has been bandied around for the past 35 years, ever since Michael Gerber coined it in his bookThe E-Myth Revisited. Its message was originally for entrepreneurs who couldn’t see any other way to do business than to build one around their own ability to get everything…
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…
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…