Posts in Inspiring Others
Protecting nature for future generations: where does your heart lie?

My recent post on the power of nature to nurture us and support mental clarity resonated with so many of you. In today’s post, prompted by a readers own passion and story, I challenge us each to to ask what are doing and can we do to contribute to sustainability initiatives so that our beloved planet is protected to ensure nature’s benefits for future generations.

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Inspirational leadership: Why it matters and what it takes

Inspiration without performance will not get you far, however, in today’s complex millennial world with flatter organisational structures, a greater focus on cross functional remote working, and employees demand for meaning at work, inspiration becomes a critical leadership capacity. Read more to discover what research shows about what makes for inspiring leadership and why it matters.

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Kindness and Empathy may be your Greatest Asset as a Leader

Leaders and executives are being called on to rethink what they prioritise and how they lead so as to embrace more sensitised and empathetic styles of leadership appropriate to our context. However, empathy is not so easy to access when you too are subject to your own personal stresses and strains on top of the pressures on you as a leader amidst the uncertainty and turbulence. I share 3 tips to help you cultivate your leadership style appropriate for now.

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How to Praise and Acknowledge like a Pro

In today’s context where many people are experiencing high levels of stress and report feeling overwhelmed, genuine recognition and acknowledgement can sow seeds of motivation and inspiration. If you are like other leaders, chances are you may think you are above average at giving recognition. However research shows there is a definite “perception gap” between leaders’ views of their competence in this area versus and their employees’ assessments. If you think this is a blindspot for you read on.

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