Do you only focus on the things that have gone wrong? Team meetings are rarely characterised by celebrations of what has gone well. Instead we often focus on what has…
Accentuate the positives to motivate your people. Many people feel their bosses only ever comment on what they are getting wrong. So, make a conscious effort to make someone’s day,…
The humble quiz can be a remarkably effective tool in helping presenters land the important messages. A senior leader stands up to give a presentation. He’s good on his feet…
When engaging with others it’s exhausting trying to be something, or someone, you are not and challenging to keep up the act 24/7/365. It is a performance that your colleagues…
When thinking through how to build a great relationship with an important stakeholder, try taking a different perspective! Instead of simply seeing things from your point of view, or indeed…
Harness the power of your informal influencers. In all organisations and in every team, you’ll find informal influencers; colleagues whose ability to influence opinion, positively or otherwise, belies their position…
What does your home video link background say about you? When watching people present, via video, from their home offices recently how many times have you found yourself distracted by…