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People can be unpredictable, conversations can get awkward, and it’s hard to know if you’re saying or doing the right thing.
What we say at work matters…
How you show up defines everything
Your team doesn’t need you to be inspiring every day. They need you to be reliable. The best leaders aren’t the most charismatic. They’re the most consistent.
Why your team doesn’t get it
You’ve explained the vision, outlined the priorities, and set clear expectations. Yet, things still don’t happen the way you intended. Learn how to create understanding differently.
Fear and trust: don’t ignore how people feel at work
When you’re leading a strategic programme of change it’s a lot of work. You’ll need the energy, expertise and commitment of your team. In this blog I explain the neuroscience behind people’s behaviour at work, and three tips to [...]
Why your PFC if your best friend when you’re leading a team
Running a tech company means you’re probably thinking about OKRs, MVPs and your P&L. But are you thinking about your PFC? Chances are the answer is no. But perhaps you should… Do you employ technical experts and other knowledge workers? [...]
Bean bags can only do so much
Change is everywhere. It feels like the pace is accelerating. No matter where I look it’s hard not to see it. I wonder what life in 5 years will be like, let alone in 50 years. The world of [...]
How to disagree without being disagreeable.
Ever felt like you’re heading to the dark side when you’re in a disagreement? “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” Yoda, Jedi Master. Fear is [...]
Process your emotions before talking to people
Have you ever needed to talk to someone at work about their behaviour? Perhaps they have upset you or made you feel angry and you now need to give them feedback. Whilst it’s tempting to react in the moment, [...]
The Virtual Imposter – is hybrid work aggravating negative self-talk?
Imposter feelings bubble up when we feel we are not good enough. You can read more about it here. Previously, I have talked a lot about my personal experiences. Now I wanted to share some of the experiences people [...]
Defining the people skills gap in the tech industry
After 20 years working in the industry, starting in the early days of the dotcom boom, followed by 6 years and literally 1000's of hours of coaching tech folk, we've identified a set of people skills which are often lacking [...]
Middle management is where good ideas go to die
The heart of our business is under-supported; yet a change here makes a huge difference. Let’s shift our focus to the people who have the strongest influence on performance. When we think of change we start with the top: [...]
Interview with HR guru Dave Milner pt2
Leaders in Conversation is an online discussion series co-hosted by Amanda Cookson and Ken Blackwell, which explores more human ways to work with leaders who are challenging conventional wisdom. We spoke to Futurologist and Influencer Dave Milner about the [...]
The Now & Future of Leadership with Dave Milner
Leaders in Conversation is an online discussion series co-hosted by Amanda Cookson and Ken Blackwell, which explores more human ways to work with leaders who are challenging conventional wisdom. We spoke to Futurologist and Influencer Dave Milner about the [...]
