Remote working is a hot topic and not only because of the pandemic forcing teams to work from their homes. Remote work carries benefits for both the worker as well as the employer. However, it requires a unique management approach to make it work.
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What a good manager needs is an inquiring mind, the ability to surround himself or herself with the people who do know the answers or are at least in a position to find someone who does. A good manager needs to ask the right questions.
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In an era of incredible uncertainty, the past 18 months has seen many business owners face challenges they could never have anticipated. On again and off again lockdowns mean goals are quickly revised and contingency plans need to be in place. But the current situation is far from the only challenge business has faced, and when it comes to the businesses who navigate it best, great leadership is always a common theme.
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The pandemic has felt like a continual run of crazy rapids. Decisions are made on a dime, and we are constantly adjusting to stay afloat. We lean away from uncertainty and end up floundering. Making decisions is a leader’s bread and butter. Making them under endless pressure in constantly moving conditions can wear down the best of us. Here’s how to improve your decision-making leadership skills.
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Clearly defined business values aren’t only part of a well-defined business plan; they also translate into customer and employee confidence. In turn, this impacts the very reason most companies exist – to make profit.
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We’re half way through the year! It’s time to take stock, adjust course as required. Here is a simple framework for leadership reflection.
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How big is your perspective? How deep, far and wide do you think? Expanding perspective is a fundamental leadership principle we need to practice. Like doing drills for your favourite sport.
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Resilience is a hot topic because we’ve all needed it. It’s not something you just pick up; it can be cultivated. It’s an essential leadership framework.
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Our brains are complex things, but not great at handling complexity. We need a few key leadership principles to help us make sense of the fast paced hot mess that is our current leadership context.
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The most experienced leaders often wonder if they’re doing a good job or if they might be falling short. They also ponder if they could handle something bigger, make a bigger difference.
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Cultivating trust is a key leadership skill. But what happens when we lose trust? Specifically, when we make a mistake, a big one, and people lose trust in us?
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Many people consider those who are good at difficult conversations to have an inherent attribute; they are just born with the talent. The fact is, that like any human endeavour done well, there are underlying structures that will help you excel. People who master difficult conversations have learned and practiced these communication structures. And anybody can.
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