Self-assurance is often defined as self-confidence. But in leadership development, it’s a lot more than believing in your own abilities.  “I want to work for a boss who lacks confidence,” said nobody, ever. On the other hand, nobody wishes to report to swaggering...

Are you a cheerful, hopeful and fun-loving boss? Do you dish out the praise and seek out the positive in any given situation? If so, it’s a good bet that your team are happy to be around you. That’s because your enthusiasm is contagious, which makes your world—and...

Consistency in leadership conjures up images of rules, repetition, and routine. Sounds pretty boring, right? But hold that thought. Consistent leaders may not be flashy or spontaneous, but they do bring a lot of benefits to the workplace, including compassion and...

Studies show that organizations who value all inputs are more productive. But what if being an inclusive leader doesn’t come naturally to you. Can you learn this skill? And if so, why? It’s generally accepted that the more an organization embraces all viewpoints, the...

Have you ever noticed that you’re the one in your team who’s asking all the questions? Do you get irritated when colleagues are swayed more by feelings and intuition than by facts and figures? Maybe you hate rushing into business decisions. You need time to think, and...

Have you ever struggled to explain exactly what you mean – clearly and concisely - during a meeting? Find it difficult to capture people’s attention when you’re giving a team brief? Maybe you’re envious of a colleague who always seems to have an anecdote that brings...

I’m going to assume you clicked to read this article because either you have recently entered the workforce or you will be shortly. If that’s you, congratulations! If you’re reading this and thinking about going back to the workforce, hopefully this will be just as...

Do your team members trust you? If they communicate their ideas with you regularly, tackle their work with energy and ingenuity, and are happy to work together on projects, it’s a sure sign that they do.   It’s also a sign that you trust them.  Because, as the great...

A friend of mine was complaining to me recently about a member of her mastermind team. “My colleague either arrives late or leaves early, and half the time doesn’t turn up at all claiming to be busy. Well, we’re all busy, but we still manage to make it to all our...