Amy Edmonston, Professor of Leadership at Harvard University, is a thought leader on psychological safety in the workplace, the belief that it is ok (and encouraged) to speak up, challenge, share ideas, talk about mistakes and problems without retribution. I often share the four-quadrant matrix [...]
A manager recently told me about the book “Leading with Dignity” by Donna Hicks. I feel this is such a good reference for leaders. As Hicks notes, when people feel that their value and worth are recognized in relationships, they experience a sense of well-being that enables them to grow and [...]
A breathtaking view! 100% delighted with our Queenstown training spot, even if it was a little hard to focus at times. As always, it was great working with Marg Paramore and the exceptional Placemakers leaders down South, optimising their leadership performance and potential. As the quote from John [...]
We are celebrating! May 2023 marks an exciting milestone for Mather Consulting Ltd…. 7 years in business, working with incredible people and client organisations across NZ. I am proud and grateful for every experience that has got us to this point. This is a moment to also acknowledge [...]
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 [...]