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Clients and colleagues are telling me that they are now getting back to participating in Face to Face meetings, forums, training and events. This means we are getting back to meeting people, sharing who we are, buying in (or not) to the ideas of others and...
A Deloitte study says strong leadership raises company valuation by 16%, and poor leadership discounts it by19%. The ability to lead a diverse, and inclusive team while ensuring equity is key. Ability Agriculture is shining a light on how to move forward.I read an...
“If you attend to the emotional nature of the folks you’re working with, they’re much more likely to attend to the nature of the work.” Doug Conant There’s a lot of chatter going on about workforce planning at the moment. About attracting, recruiting, and retaining...
“You have to be able to set boundaries, otherwise the rest of the world is telling you who you are and what you should be doing.” OprahBoundary riding (ooops) I mean boundary setting is a really important leadership skill. The setting of your boundaries is linked to...
Stepping in to lead a ZOOM call is an art. It takes energy to create a visible presence. Do you know that many people are fearful of meeting this way? As someone who leads online meetings, it falls to you to consciously use tips and tools to ensure engagement and...
Clarity comes before confidence is a simple concept. Or is it? Try putting it into practise and you will find that it's not as easy as it first sounds. Master the simplicity of it and you will be well on your way to building success in both your work and personal...
You’ve been told to get everyone together and host a ZOOM meeting. Doesn’t sound too difficult, does it? Setting up a ZOOM account is easy. Sending out a calendar invite is simple. What’s not so easy is how to navigate and facilitate a group of people to get the best...
Do you put off having difficult conversations - at work and at home? If you do, read on as there is a lot more to mastering difficult conversations than you think. It's not good enough to have a 'chat' and think you have dealt with 'it'. You need to get your head...
I've been reflecting.... While working with a group of leaders in agriculture last week we spoke about the importance of self reflection. It was a newish idea for many and for others it isn't something they have consciously practised or built as a leadership habit....