Category: Organisation
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WHY “BECAUSE I SAID SO” IS FAILING YOUR LEADERSHIP —and When It Might Be the Right Call
As a senior leader have you ever felt like this? The pressure is on, time is short, and the temptation to shut down debate with a firm “because I said so” feels justified. It’s fast. It’s decisive. It’s clear. But it’s also a leadership shortcut that costs more than it saves.
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SELF-AWARENESS IS YOUR MOST UNDERRATED ASSET
Do you know how you land with people? How do people feel after meeting with you? Self-awareness isn’t soft, it’s strategic. It helps you lead with authenticity, build trust, and create a workplace where people thrive.
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WHEN “REASONABLE” FEELS UNREASONABLE
Psychological safety used to mean freedom from bullying, harassment, and retaliation. Today, it’s increasingly interpreted through a personal lens: “Did this interaction make me feel good?” rather than “Was this interaction fair and appropriate?”
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STRATEGIC DISAGREEMENT IN LEADERSHIP
We often hear the expression “Frank and Fearless” but sometimes stepping back, rather than speaking up, will be the smarter option. How do you know when to put your armour on and step into the fight? This article might help.
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YOU NEED TO ADVERTISE A JOB?
A little known fact is that I started my HR career in recruitment. Sadly, I still see employers making many of the same mistakes they were making way back then. Here are some practical tips on how to start making better recruitment decisions.
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WHAT IS A ‘PEOPLE FIRST’ CULTURE?
People first is not just a series of check boxes. It’s the way we speak to and about each other, it’s the way we listen to and support each other, it’s a philosophy and a mindset, it’s a way of being in the workplace.
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CAN I JUST SACK AN UNDERPERFORMER?
You’ve raised your concerns with them too many times over the past few months and nothing has changed. You have had enough and this underperformer needs to go. So what’s your next move?
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FLIRTING OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
We spend a lot of time with the people at work. As someone who met his wife at work I’m not about to condemn workplace romances but we do have to be careful.
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HAVE YOU MADE A BAD HIRING DECISION?
Despite all of our best efforts, there will be times when we hire someone and within days or weeks it becomes obvious that they just aren’t the right fit. You will need to act quickly and here are four simple steps to follow.
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