Can too much of a good thing can be counterproductive?

Can too much of a good thing can be counterproductive?

Our personal relationships are one of our most important assets. The past year has seen us weathering so many unexpected twists and turns. Many people are feeling stretched, isolated and disconnected because of social distancing and working from home. Over the last...
Is feedback the breakfast of champions?

Is feedback the breakfast of champions?

Feedback really should be the breakfast of champions! Life is full of situations where we need to give tough feedback. It could be to a direct report on a recent project that didn’t go well, to your manager who keeps interrupting you in a meeting, to your spouse who...
How do you lead with influence not control?

How do you lead with influence not control?

Last week we started taking Key Steps to overcome micromanaging by recognising the problem and understanding it better. We identified the main reasons we can fall into the trap in the first place and we recognised the signs, triggers and negative impact of...