You may have come across Brenè Brown, the research professor and New York Times bestselling author.I truly love her most recent book, “dare to lead”. It’s the most compelling book on leadership I’ve ever read.   I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say her work on courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy has rocked the

An unresolved conflict is hugely detrimental to relationships, teamwork and productivity. Therefore it must be dealt with quickly. This, for many, is easier said than done. On the topic of conflict, best selling author, Seth Godin, said: “One of us is wrong—and it’s not me. That’s the way every single conflict begins. Of course it

The greatest gift you can give anyone, both as a leader and as a person on the planet, is to be fully present when they’re talking to you. Be 100% present. Hear what they’re saying. Hear what’s behind what they’re saying. And hear what they’re not saying. Regardless of whether they’re telling you about the

“Who am I to have a goal of being a senior leader?”  “I’m afraid of being found out.” “I really do doubt myself from time to time.” “I don’t have imposter syndrome. I really am a fraud.”   Most high-achieving, intelligent, ambitious leaders have “imposter” thoughts like these from time to time. (If you don’t,

It’s frustrating, and impossible to be a good leader, when people aren’t hearing you, right? But, worse still, you can’t expect to make impressive, progressive career steps if you don’t have a reliable method for getting people to: First, care about what you’re saying, and Second, be open-mined about seeing things your way. (I think