I am working with a couple of companies that have a massive divide between “them” and “us” – managers and workers. A company’s biggest asset is its employees, and its biggest expense is labour. We need to understand this gap and bridge it to move forward. In our workplace culture audits, common complaints by management
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March 15, 2019
March 1, 2019
HUMILITY: THE SOFTER SIDE OF HARD CORE BUSINESS
Today is my birthday! Birthdays are often a time for reflection, and after meeting my Great Niece for the first time this week, my reflections and thoughts turned to mushy softer issues. Business is hard core, cut throat, driven and ruthless. Without a dash of humility, we can lose sight of the fact that people
November 9, 2018
Team Issues are Leadership Issues
As a business and executive coach, I deal with a range of business challenges across different industries, from small businesses to large corporates. But ultimately, the challenges boil down to three core issues. Time, Team and Money. Most of my time is focused on leadership and team issues, because if you think about it, when
August 17, 2018
Communication is the Response you Get
So many conversations I’ve had this week about challenges that clients are facing are a result of the same problem – ineffective communication. Family relationships that are under strain… ineffective communication! A team that is not meeting the CEO’s expectations… ineffective communication! “Them and us” silos that are destroying the culture of the business… ineffective
July 20, 2018
Nelson Mandela – An Emotionally Intelligent Leader
Following a week of celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, it seems fitting to reflect on what made him such an iconic leader. Imagine the possibilities if you could replicate his leadership and vision in your business. It wasn’t his technical skills, his cognitive ability nor his IQ that
June 29, 2018
The 11 Cs of Captaining Your (Leader)Ship
This week I took some of my clients through a process of rating their leadership. I used bizHQ’s 11Cs of Captaincy to remind business owners and their teams of the factors that demonstrate leadership, which I would like to share with you today. Now, this checklist is not just for the business owner or boss,
June 15, 2018
Thriving Under Pressure vs Cracking Under Pressure
What makes you get off your butt to get something done? Sometimes it’s the carrot, and sometimes it’s the stick. Sometimes you have the drive and motivation to do things, and sometimes you need pressure from outside sources to force you to do it. Pressure is a situation in which there are negative consequences if
June 8, 2018
Treating Business Headaches
I am a bear with a sore head at the moment! I have been suffering from the most excruciating headaches for the last 6 weeks. I have tried to treat the symptoms with pain medication, physiotherapy, and a chiropractor. But there is definitely something more deep-seated that only an MRI can reveal. What are the
June 1, 2018
Are Your Driving Your Business Unconsciously?
Have you ever driven somewhere, lost in thought, and suddenly wondered how you got there? Did you actually stop at all the stop streets? Were you conscious of all the potential hazards you passed along the way? Did you arrive at your destination despite your lack of concentration? It’s easy to fall into the same
May 25, 2018
Compromise – The Key to Success or The Root of all Evil?
Anyone who has had a teenage daughter in the house will know the treacherous waters that need to be navigated over that time. It has to be the most complex phase of life, as they battle to find their space in the world. It’s that balancing act between belonging and being accepted by your peers
