Leadership Journal
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Why Does it take so Long for Women Leaders to Know their Worth?
Last month, we looked at how many of the most important qualities of an exceptional leader appear to occur more naturally and frequently in women than men: The Way Women Lead. This month we’re looking a step further at how women fare in an assessment of those skills from their managers, how they assess themselves, and…
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The Way Women Lead
The world is changing – far faster than any of us could have imagined, and in so many different ways – and now more than ever we need effective leadership to bring us together, and to forge our way into a “new normal” that works for us all, in business, politics, and in societies around…
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Imposter Syndrome – what it is, and how to overcome it
You’re doing a job you love – whether that’s working for yourself, or getting that great promotion you’ve been after – but you can hear a nagging little voice – and it’s not coming from someone else, but from inside your own head. “What makes you think you’re qualified for this? Who do you think…
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When Does Sharing Become Over-Sharing?
Being human: it’s the best way to connect with your team, build trust, and encourage a culture of openness. That means being comfortable with sharing information, even when the message is difficult to hear – and sharing how you feel about it too. But can you go too far in saying how you feel, and…
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Building Trust in the Workplace
Trust is a vital ingredient for every successful relationship we have. If you can’t trust someone, it just doesn’t work: you second-guess every interaction you have, and tend to disbelieve what they say until you’ve checked it out. In the workplace, this means you’ll be wasting valuable time in validating what that person says and…
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Why Don’t They Listen? The Psychological Barriers to Communication
Do you find yourself saying that after a frustrating conversation, about something you know you’ve already discussed? It can be infuriating when you thought your message had already been received and understood, and the opposite turns out to be true. But we can all be guilty of it, and it’s not always our fault –…
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Is It Worth Listening To Your Brain All The Time?
How we react to threats – and whether listening to your brain is always the right way to respond Did you know that when you react to a situation, you have two possible responses – one from the rational part of your brain, and one from the impulsive area? When you’re in amongst the weeds…
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The Cost of a Cut-Throat Culture – and How to Prevent It
What’s the culture of a high-flying, high-performing business? Traditionally it’s likely to be high-octane, driven by pressure to perform, with plenty of rivalry and motivation to out-perform colleagues. Results are the primary driver, and early starts, late finishes and long hours are the measures of commitment. But the cost of that cut-throat culture has become…
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Work Relationships – it’s the Little Things
Relationships can be difficult to navigate in our personal lives, but throw the work factor into the mix, and there’s an extra layer of complication – for several reasons. Developing relationships with people we work with is founded on the same principles as any other, but they’re not on the same level of depth as…