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It is evidently clear that personality traits vary from situation to situation. I have used the highly simplified equation; Personality + Situation = Behaviour to demonstrate this reality for many years. This shows that although personalities can be wide and varied, and of course influence how people respond, the other key variable is the situation they find themselves in. We…
I have worked from home for over 25 years and for me at least it is where I do my most productive work. However, I recognise that this is evidently not true for everyone. Here are some hints and tips that I share in the hope makes working from home easier and more productive for you too. Know when you…
Do Change Leaders think differently from the rest of us? I have long been fascinated by the mind-set of leaders who embark on any change process. What triggers them to act, how do they think when they start the change process and how does their mind-set evolve to affect their ability to succeed? The evidence I have observed in my…
Delegation is an art that takes time to learn and time to execute. The dilemma is that leaders lack time, it is their scarcest resource. Too many leaders get trapped in a cycle of too much to do and too little time, surrounded by people who behave just like them. Sound familiar…? Inevitably there comes a point when they realise…
How to get the most value from this regular meeting without too much ego getting in the way! We all hate being judged and this dislike often fuels unproductive behaviour and a lot of wasted energy in the performance review process. This short article explores how to avoid this waste of time and energy, and gives some pointers on how…
Leaders Beware: The behaviours that got you promoted will not necessarily be the behaviours that enable you to succeed in a leadership role Leaders get promoted for a variety of reasons, some within their zone of influence, some outside. The humility required to realise this reality is a key ingredient for leaders to succeed in their new role. The lessons…
How to cure Hurryness disease
How to cure Hurryness disease
I don’t wish to create any undue panic but year-end is approaching and approaching fast. You have c80 working days left to deliver whatever you promised back in January before you and your colleagues will be winding down and getting tied up in festivities. So the time to act is now! I am a fan of short term 80 –…
What makes some of us comfortable experiencing the dis-comfort of stepping outside our comfort zone and others who see this zone as a definitive boundary beyond which lies stupidity and foolishness? This question has continued to intrigue me as I seek in my coaching work to afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. I have the good fortune to coach…