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Basic needs now
As leaders we are encouraged to focus on the big picture challenges like culture, strategy and outcomes and public health.
Insight: a leader’s best investment
Benjamin Franklin said that “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”
How to activate your employees
Activating employee support is the result of conditions created by us leaders.
Clarity empowers (AKA bring me a dog)
Clarity of expectation is one of the most basic and important of employee needs.
How to get ahead in 2020
If you haven't done so already the best time to plan 2020 is now.
How to listen to your team
One of the skills needed to lead a dynamic, connected and empowered workforce is the ability to listen.
It "takes a village" to raise engagement
They say “it takes a village to raise a child”... I think the same goes for raising employee engagement.
Rhythm. Reason. Results.
When we have conversations our brain releases neuro-chemicals that encourage us to bond and connect.
Focus, effort and action
In London about 12 years ago I worked on a national behaviour and culture transformation across 170 English hospitals.
How to engage your team
To enable all leaders to engage (and do it simply) I developed the 3Cs model: connection, content and conversation.
How LETTING GO unleashes team ideas and innovation
Have you been on a roller coaster and let go? I have.
If you can't communicate, you can't lead
Being able to communicate is a critical driver of a leader success.
Build a culture of communication for better business results
A communication culture fast-tracks change, growth and better outcomes.
Eight actions for managers that will boost team engagement instantly.
Employee engagement can seem complex if you are a manager to which engagement doesn't come easy.
Swearing in business communication: the case for keeping it clean
My view is that swearing-in corporate communication is a big No-No.