When good employees leave, it’s often your fault. Here’s what managers need to understand: 1. If top talent is quitting, look at your management style. ↳ People leave managers, not jobs. ↳ Leadership determines loyalty. 2. Employees want to grow. ↳ Without opportunities, they’ll outgrow your company. ↳ Development isn’t a perk—it’s an expectation. 3.Continue reading “13 Brutal Truths Your Manager Needs To Know”
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10 Career Lies
Success isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter. Most people get stuck in their careers because they believe the wrong things. Here’s the reality check: Hard work alone leads to success.→ Results only matter if the right people see them. Visibility beats effort. Loyalty will be rewarded.→ Companies prioritize profits, not people. Negotiate forContinue reading “10 Career Lies”
10 Uncomfortable Truths Every Manager Should Read
1. The “work from home” issue isn’t about location; it’s about trust. 2. The worst time to offer someone a promotion is when their notice has already been handed in. 3. Culture extends beyond bean bags and free beer. It’s about values and behaviour. 4. Employees don’t just leave bad jobs; they leave bad managers.Continue reading “10 Uncomfortable Truths Every Manager Should Read”
Are you reliable?
Reliability is a foundational quality that sets the best team players apart. 🤝 Andre Durand said, “If you look at the essence of trust, it’s a one-to-one ratio between say and do.” Individuals who clearly express this issue demonstrate to the company that following through is essential. 🔄 Some people, if they say they areContinue reading “Are you reliable?”
Personality Types
20 Benefits of Understanding Personality Types (that every leader should know) For Your Team: • Enhanced brainstorming sessions • Better team problem-solving • Easier resolution of conflicts • Fewer misunderstandings • Stronger team cohesion • Efficient task allocation • Better communication • Tailored development • Higher engagement • Lower stress levels For You: • SharperContinue reading “Personality Types”
What is Leadership?
Most people have it backward.They think leadership is about being in charge.(It’s not.) Thinking it’s all about telling others what to do. Real leadership? It’s about putting others first. Look at the best leaders you know. They don’t hog the spotlight.They shine it on their team. They don’t have all the answers.They ask the rightContinue reading “What is Leadership?”
The Kubler Ross Change Curve
Managing change isn’t easy; a lot fails. But it can be done; here’s how ⬇️ Handling change effectively requires understanding and action. But what’s the method? There are many change models you can use and I’m going to cover some of the most popular in the weeks ahead in a new series. Today ➡️ TheContinue reading “The Kubler Ross Change Curve”
8 Wake Up Calls for Leaders
It might be time to change your leadership style: As a leader, you won’t be perfect. But you can learn from your experiences. Leadership is a work in progress. It’s important to see when you could do things differently or better. How do you know when to change your leadership style? Pay attention to what’sContinue reading “8 Wake Up Calls for Leaders”
Embrace the Surfer’s Mentality
There’s something deeply poetic about the way surfers approach the ocean. They don’t control the waves—they ride them. They don’t resist the tides—they move with them. And that’s a mindset we all could use a little more of. “Embrace the surfer’s mentality. Life comes in waves.”What a beautiful reminder that life, like the sea, isContinue reading “Embrace the Surfer’s Mentality”
9 Phrases that Undermine your Authority and Credibility
Your words shape how others see you. Stop using these 9 phrases ⬇️ Some common phrases weaken your authority without you even realising it. Here are 9 phrases to stop saying if you want to sound more confident: 1. “I think this might work.” Sounds uncertain. Instead, say: “I’m confident this approach will work because…”Continue reading “9 Phrases that Undermine your Authority and Credibility”
