Gravitas, executive presence, and confidence are pivotal elements in effective leadership. Yet, the standard definition of gravitas as projecting seriousness or loftiness often falls short. In reality, gravitas encompasses much more—it’s about having the credibility and presence that compels others to welcome your ideas and
Many HR leaders strive to be more productive and operate more strategically. If you are wondering how to use the Eisenhower Matrix, this article and podcast discuss this task management method, also known as the 4Ds: Do, Decide, Delegate, and Delete. What is the Eisenhower
Have you ever found yourself faced with a problem or decision and wondered, “Where do I even begin?” Whether it’s navigating a career transition, leading a team through uncertainty, or tackling a personal challenge, the ability to think strategically can make all the difference. But
How To Motivate Execs: Executive Compensation That Sticks Executives set the direction for the company, influencing culture, productivity, profit, and results. So, it stands to reason that attracting and retaining top talent for these roles is a critical component of a successful business. You need
In the HR and coaching world, there are always new techniques to think about and new approaches to try. But sometimes, there is a technique that makes so much sense that it becomes embedded in the culture. The 70-20-10 model is one of those. Despite
Imagine that someone comes to review your performance and look at ways to improve it, and only focus on your weaknesses and what you aren’t doing well. Chances are, you won’t feel so great afterwards. Now imagine that person reviews your performance by focusing on
Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment, that you later regret? An emotional response to a frustrating situation that in hindsight you might want to change. Join the club. Here is a simple model that might help to explain it, and
When coaching leaders, I regularly refer to strengths, and how we can apply our unique strengths to our lives and work, and become the best possible version of ourselves. When we work with our strengths, we are energised by what we are doing, and we
We all know that dealing with a stressful situation can take its toll on our wellbeing, so what is good leadership in difficult situations? When things are going well, we access our own natural leadership style that our friends and colleagues see and experience. When
