Gautrey Unleashed

The Profile of a Bully and a Victim

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In September's Gautrey Live session we discussed Hostile Stakeholders, and how to handle them. As part of my commitment to my clients, I take snippets of our discussions in case they are not able to attend the live session. During this session, we got onto the subject of the profile of a bully, and how a typical victim might score in their profile. The video below will be helpful to all who have to deal with a hostile stakeholder, bully or not, and also, talks to the dimensions of behaviour contained in the Influence Profile - a working knowledge of which is useful when reviewing this video. Read More

The Seven Deadly Sins of Executive Presence

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If you want to make a serious impact you have to have great presence and gravitas. Having written a great deal over the years on these topic, it occurred to me that I had never focused on the "what not to do." So, enjoy these seven deadly sins of executive presence. Wince if you like, but take serious note - failure to attend to these will render all other attempts to build your impact null and void. Read More

Re-Imagining Your Future

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Given all that has happened in the last 18 months, what is coming next in your life? I can't believe there is anyone who has not paused for thought about what the future (now) holds for them. Yet relatively few seem to have done more than ruminate on it, and push it to the back of their mind, on the "too difficult" category. And little wonder, given the enormity of what is happening right now. Does anyone have a crystal ball that tells the future? Read More

Are You Stuck in a Rut?

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If you're stuck in a rut, you're dying, little by little, day by day. The frustration, indecision, fear and anxiety build up first in your mind, then in your body. Stress does things to a body, we all know that. And the longer you are stuck, the bigger the hit you will take. Which means you have a choice to make. Are you going to wake up and do something about it? Read More

Handling Hostile Stakeholders

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"Well, I wouldn't exactly call him an enemy, but…"

This was a comment I overhead during a workshop when two of my delegates were doing an exercise to analyse the position of a stakeholder. For me, it sparked a chain of events that have shaped the work I do, and how I help people, and, how I could help you.

If you're working in a large complex organisation, especially at middle to senior levels, you're going to have a diverse group of stakeholders that you need to influence and get bought in. 

Without buy-in you'll be sunk before you know it. You have to get people aligned to your proposals and plans in order to get anything significant done. Read More

Navigating Different Power Structures

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Power comes in many forms. In Influential Leadership I explored seven sources of power that people use to influence others. These need to be recognised in any group or individual that you wish to influence, because it will give you clues as to what will be most effective.

Here’s a little example. Read More

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