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Spotting Your Leadership Blind Spots to Build Stronger Teams
I shared a story about finishing my holiday jigsaw puzzle—and realising (again) that I’m not a natural finisher. I thrive in the 80/20 zone: big ideas, getting things started, building momentum. But when it comes to figuring out all the details that take anything to the finish line? I lose interest. Not to mention patience.…
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Why Great Managers Start with Self-Awareness Before Leading a Team
Why Managing Yourself First Makes You a Better Leader I talk a lot about managing people—about inspiring them, motivating them, keeping them engaged and making sure they do what they’re paid to do. That’s because managing people is one of the hardest parts of the job. And when it’s not going well, it’s the first…
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How Managers Can Keep Their Team Engaged and Motivated
Have you heard of management by in-flight magazine? Well, in-flight magazines might have had their budgets cut, but the practice is still alive and kicking. The manager knows their team needs help but isn’t sure what that looks like. I used to hear it a lot and the 90s version looked like this: the manager…
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The Missing Pieces: How Managers Can Support Team Growth
We were given a beautiful jigsaw puzzle for Christmas. And by beautiful I mean there are lots of tiny, intricate details making up the picture. I love a good jigsaw, but have you ever tried to put together a puzzle without an image to guide the final result? Without that clear picture, how do you…
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How a manager can support their team better.
On a work trip last year I was on a plane, sitting next to a woman who was telling me about the challenges she faced at work and with her teams. She ran three medical practices with a range of different medical practitioners and support staff. Her challenges sounded oh-so familiar to me – so…
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How to set your team up for success in 2025
Welcome to a new year! Did you manage to switch off and get a good rest? I sometimes struggle with the mad week between Christmas and New Year when I generally have no idea of even what day of the week it is. This year we were away so I embraced that feeling; slept, read,…
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How leaders can better manage feeling overwhelmed.
We’re moving back into our house in the city this week, and there is a lot of packing, culling and organising to do. Not to mention the unpacking at the other end. But once that’s done, I know it will be great to be in our home again, and this temporary overwhelm will be over.…
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The Essential Steps to Building a Successful Team
Maybe you’re thinking: I don’t need leadership development. I need a better team, or a job that is better aligned to my skills It’s a valid thought – many leaders struggle with it. It’s normal to look outward, wondering if the right team or even job, would make a difference. But here’s something I think…
