As an HR manager, you’ll know that dysfunctional teams equals people issues that will inevitably end up on your desk. Whether it’s niggles that have been left to fester or difficult conversations that should have been had, the problem is nearly always more difficult and time-consuming to solve by the time it gets to you. … Read more
The end of the year is fast approaching, and with that comes a chance to reflect on what has been going well and what is not so great. Wouldn’t it be lovely to finish the year strong and be able to look forward to starting the new year feeling fresh and positive? Maybe you could … Read more
Every workplace is a melting pot of people with different behaviours, background, and levels of experience. For a business owner, keeping your employees happy, motivated, and productive can be a very fine balancing act. Wouldn’t it be great for you if you understood why people thrive doing certain tasks and not others? Wouldn’t it make … Read more
All too often, aggression is mistaken for good leadership, when the truth is that it’s not ruling by fear or asserting dominance that changes businesses for the better, it’s being more compassionate and understanding. A manager who thinks they just need to crack the whip to get employees to comply is mistaken. This only creates … Read more
Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a small business owner. Today I want to talk about what to do when divisions appear in your work team. There’s no better feeling than being part of … Read more