In our recent survey, almost 40% of respondent organisations said staff retention was one of their top 3 talent challenges. Organisations invest heavily in recruiting staff, but the investment often stops when the employees are through the door, which is costly. So how can you keep hold of your employees?
Read MoreMost leaders I come across are so busy trying to build their own levels of confidence that they neglect to focus on building confidence in others.
People feel confident when they feel supported and empowered and have “mastery” in their day-to-day work. So, as a leader of a team or an organisation, how can you ensure these three things are in place to underpin a confident team?
Read MoreIf you're in a senior leadership position, chances are you're holding two roles in tension at any one point: your role as a head of department or function and your role as a member of the senior leadership team. Plus, there may be some side roles on top, such as sponsoring an employee group, acting as a mentor or internal coach, or leading a strategic project. So, how do you succeed in multiple roles at work?
Are you familiar with the three stages of leadership? A “one time and done” approach doesn’t work with leadership development, so determining the stage your employees are at and the leadership challenges they face is key. Get it right, though, and leadership coaching can have a profound multiplier effect on your organisation.
Want to progress in your career? Once you’ve set your sights on a promotion at work and believe you have a fair chance, the first thing you should do is let your line manager know. This article explains what to ask them to help you know if they see you as promotion material and how to get their full support.
You can have a better conversation by using the two fundamental building blocks of a coaching approach—questioning and listening. Improving coaching skills can help you make other people feel more heard and understood, enabling you to have more interesting conversations and more fulfilling relationships.
Tips on improving resilience and the ability to bounce back after a setback abound online. To enhance our resilience, we need to know ourselves better and find our most effective energy sources. Replenishing these energy resources doesn't have to be time-consuming, but knowing who we are and what helps us to be resilient leaders is well worth the investment.
If you’re looking to increase your confidence levels, then you may be looking at things the wrong way. For lasting results, you need to focus on overcoming the self-doubt that’s getting in the way of feeling confident in your role
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