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Are you leading your team or just managing it❓ If you’re scratching your head, you’re not alone. The line between leadership and management is finer than the difference between “affect” and “effect”! Let’s break it down…
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For much of my career, I have supported leaders and managers to be at the top of their game. Today, I thought I’d share some of the most essential skills I feel every manager should develop if they wish to aim higher…
📌 Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - Gone are the days when a manager could just bark orders! Nowadays, it’s all about understanding your team’s emotions and motivations by supporting and listening to them. Got a team that’s more “meh” than motivated? Don’t worry - you’re not alone. Motivating a disengaged team can feel like trying to start a car with a dead battery, but I’ve got a step-by-step guide that’ll have them revving their engines in no time. 🚗
👉 Step 1: Listen Up: The first step is to listen - really listen. Hold one-on-one meetings to find out what’s going on. Are they bored? Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Sometimes, just feeling heard can make a huge difference. Here’s a question that may shed some light…
Are you leading your team or just managing it? If you’re scratching your head trying to answer, you’re not alone. The line between leadership and management is finer than the difference between “affect” and “effect”! 😅 Let’s break it down… Ah, the challenging employee! We’ve all had one. You know, the person who seems allergic to deadlines and teamwork. But what if I told you there’s a secret to transforming that challenging employee into a top performer? And it’s simpler than you think!
Meet Bob. Bob was that guy - the one who always seemed to miss the mark. However, instead of writing him off, his manager decided to dig deeper. Turns out, Bob wasn’t lazy or unmotivated; he just wasn’t clear on what was expected of him! So, his manager started having regular one-on-one check-ins, setting crystal-clear goals, and providing specific feedback… 🥰 The result? Ever feel like you’re herding cats at work? If your team is more chaotic than cohesive, you might be making the number one leadership mistake…
Micromanaging! 😅 Yep, micromanaging — that thing you promised yourself you’d never do! Trust me, I often see how easy it is to slip into, especially when you care about the details. Unfortunately though, when you hover over every task like a helicopter parent, your team ends up feeling stifled, not supported. 😔 What value can I add to your organisation as your business or leadership and management coach?16/9/2024 Here is a little insight into how I work, who I am, and what I can do to help you…
👍 I am straight talking, and will always share with honesty and empathy what I see and how I think we can improve your business. 👍 As an outsider, I can be objective, zooming out to show you the bigger picture. 👍 I am always willing to go where we need to go to get you where you want to be… If that means exploring aspects of your life outside of business, then I’m here for that. As a business, leadership, and management coach, this is one of the questions I get asked the most…
I have spent lots of time with my clients helping them to improve their leadership skills and team relationships. In fact, I’d say it’s one of the most important areas for any leader to reflect on! So, today, I thought I’d share some pretty universal advice for all leaders out there… Running a business and leading a team can be hard work. For many, it can come with long hours, a lack of balance, and endless cashflow stress, too!
Today, I wanted to point to the glowing light at the end of the tunnel…💡 Did you know that building and running a business doesn’t need to be painful? In fact, it can be rewarding, exciting, and dare I say, enjoyable! Here’s some quick and digestible advice for how you can start building a business and leading a team in a way that brings you joy, rather than bringing you stress! I get it, being a leader is not easy. There is always something more to think about… Team, growth, cashflow, profit, ethos… The list goes on!
As a business, leadership and management coach, over the past nearly 2 decades, I have spent much time with my clients helping them to gain clarity of what areas of their business need more focus. Clarity can make so much difference, so I thought I would offer you some advice today which may help clear things up your end, too… So, what are my top 3 areas of focus for leaders right now? |
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