Leaders become great not because of their power or position, but because of their ability to EMPOWER others. And these PlaceMakers leaders are investing in their development to grow their leadership, empower others and have a positive impact on their teams and their customers. A big shout-out [...]
“I have confidence in our leadership team to take the business forward.” Rate 1 – 5. This question pops up in most engagement surveys! It is one of the most crucial lead indicators in any business because senior leadership or executive teams influence much of their teams’ [...]
If you are thinking about what leading now and in the future means, here are a few key take-out’s from Kirstine Stewart’s book “Our Turn.” In her book Kirstine, currently Head of Shaping the Future of Media at the World Economic Forum, shares her leadership story, from her starting [...]
If you are intent on making a difference for others and creating real change in your field, “The Practice” by Seth Godin, could be a great read for you. The book, recommended by Jeremy Dean last year (thanks Jeremy) shares perspectives and challenges to help you do your best work. Here are a [...]
Why did some work teams manage well through COVID-19 and the lockdowns? Some teams I have spoken with believe they were at their best during the crisis. During this time, they actively connected more with each other, communicated often, planned and problem-solved together, supported each other to [...]
Is your Team Breaking up or Breaking through? We are excited to share our BREAKTHROUGH Teams framework, developed over many years of working with great teams and highlighting the essential elements of high-performing teams. The model is dynamic, describes POSITIVE indicators for each element but [...]
I love this line “Time-Out before Burnout”, adopted from a wonderful person I met last week (thanks Emma!). It is a powerful reminder to be deliberate about looking after ourselves and others. Rest and recovery are indeed productive activities. This short piece looks at what [...]
“FAST” Coaching for Busy Managers. If you “don’t have time to coach”, this is a great paper to read, by Michael Bungay Stanier, Author of “The Coaching Habit”. It highlights how critical #coaching is to growing team potential and includes great tips on how to keep [...]
Authentic Leaders. How do you inspire others to be their true selves? Authenticity is not passive. It is about consciously choosing how you want to show up every day. How do you create an environment where everyone can be their best unique selves at work? Here are five ways to foster [...]
How did Dr Ashley Bloomfield respond to the petition by some for him to be nominated as New Zealander of the year? He replied with his view of leadership. | “Leadership is an Invitation to Collective Action” – Dr Ashley Bloomfield This I see as a genuine call to change, to make [...]