The Consequence of Ignoring a Critical Leadership Skill
The consequence of ignoring a critical leadership skill We all face our ceiling of capability and you better hope it is not in a major interview on national television, such as Four Corners. For Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci, it was. Maybe his resignation the other day was not inspired by the interview alone, but it […]
Praise your Audience
Praise your Audience Goodness, how people struggle with this idea! In our sessions I often encourage you to begin a meeting or presentation by saying something positive about those in front of you. “Just say thank you for being on time” I encourage with a desperate tone. I mean, it’s not that hard! But somewhere […]
Pulling out the Trump Card
To speak up or listen? That is the question. Pulling out the Trump card Speaking with a group last week we explored the idea of behaviour in a new leadership role in a new organisation. How should you approach the communication? Do you sit back and listen or do you somehow let your voice be […]
Channelling Global Leaders – Queen Mary
Recently, someone told me that they wanted to channel their ‘Queen Mary’ energy in their conversations with leadership. What?? I was intrigued. In this instance, my client explained that they wanted to maintain a calm face when put on the spot, maintaining an air which did not reveal their inner [startled, shocked, taken aback] reaction […]
Get ready, set, go! Communicate with Confidence
Get ready, set, go! How to communicate with confidence in any situation It was Donkey Day at Wesburn Park in the Yarra Valley recently. Charlie the donkey faced ‘the bridge,’ a slightly elevated flat wooden deck which was part of a simple obstacle course with donkey trainer Wrangler Jayne at the helm. Getting Charlie ready […]