Crucial conversations versus radical candour – which one is best?

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. Today, I’m going to look at different approaches to dealing with crucial and difficult conversations to get the best outcome. No manager ever relishes having a conversation where they have to let someone go, or tell them about a change they weren’t expecting. Sometimes it’s not actually delivering … Read more

Why Being Determined is An Essential Leadership Trait  

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about determination and why it’s an important attribute for a leader to have.   One of your main tasks as a leader is to rally your people behind you and motivate them to achieve their goals. Inevitably, there will be obstacles … Read more

Dealing with an Aggressive Team Member  

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about how to deal with an aggressive team member.   In your time as a manager, I’m sure you would have come across aggressive or difficult employees. Maybe you managed someone who would constantly criticize and intimidate others. Maybe the person … Read more

Shiny, Happy People – What Motivates Your Team?  

Hello, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about how to understand what motivates people.   What motivates your team to come to work every day and to do their job well?   As a manager who wants to create an engaged and high-performing team, you need to know what … Read more