There is an aspect of leadership that is rarely talked about that offers huge potential in terms of performance. It is highly valued by team members, essential to the organisation, and fun to do. But most leaders are making mistakes in this area that could cost them...

For years, the division between personal and professional life has been questioned. For years, the dominant view is that it is useful/necessary to maintain that split. Now, things could be changing – fast! Several discussions recently have highlighted the problem of...

Based on research that I've done, if you want to succeed to the more senior levels in your organisation, you have to display a high level of determination. This becomes really interesting when we start talking about the influence profile. Because on many workshops,...

Long ago I met a woman to proclaimed: "Judge me by the work I do, on my merits." I'd tell you her name if I could remember it, but I'm sure you'll never have heard of her anyway. Self-promotion is the mortal enemy of obscurity. Just because you don't like it, doesn't...

A key aspect of influence is encouraging people into a state in which they are more likely to listen to what you have to say. As an ethical influencer, you need people to pay attention, listen well and understand what you are asking them to do. Then they can think...

You may be a leader, but are you leading? Many in leadership positions, even when they have been trained in leadership, continue to manage. Why? Because that is what their bosses are demanding of them. While leadership may be espoused from the top, in many...