As a leader, how do you get everyone pulling in the same direction? How do you motivate your team and inspire them to work hard and achieve great things? Some managers use coercion or control to get things done, and while this might get your team to do what you want, they won’t be doing … Read more
Creating a sense of belonging in the workplace is a fundamental human need, and to create a harmonious and productive workplace where employees want to be, leaders need to work on creating a sense of belonging at work. Here’s how to create a sense of belonging in the workplace. Work on breaking down barriers in the … Read more
It stands to reason that employees will be more motivated and engaged if their job role and work tasks are aligned with their own unique strengths, and this can only be positive for businesses. Many leaders fail to focus on and understand their team members’ strengths, and they are missing out. Here’s how to … Read more
Most of us have experienced the irritation of being talked down to, whether it’s by a manager or a colleague who believes they know it all and has to learn how to keep their ego in check. It’s so tempting to bite back because it makes you patronised and belittled, and the fact is, sometimes … Read more
A lack of effective communication is a common complaint in many organisations, but it can be a particularly serious issue when organisations are going through periods of change. In times of change, employees need to know what is happening and why, and they need transparency, openness, and honesty from leaders. So how can you avoid … Read more