How your questions give your team a deeper insight into your leadership
If eyes are the windows to the soul, your questions are a window to your values. The way you ask questions reveals what you care about, what you expect, and…
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How to Move from Interrogation to Insight and Transform Your Leadership Effectiveness
Imagine you work with a leader named John. He recently discovered he can increase his tolerance of ambiguity and leadership effectiveness by being more curious. He read that using the…
How to avoid stifling conversation and unearth new possibilities instead
One of my coaching clients, let’s call her Liz, prided herself on being a great questioner. She believed that by asking her team members questions, she empowered them to think…
Why context is king when it comes to digging into what matters
Let’s go back to the late 2000s. You want to watch a movie or TV show. You could rent a DVD at a video store or stream it online on…
How Asking Humble Questions Can Open Windows into Silos
When working with organisations, I often hear they’re challenged by the silos that exist between work areas and how hard it is to break them down. Executive leaders express frustration…
Why soft skills are like a compass for leaders faced with the challenge of what’s next
Imagine you are a successful engineer who has been promoted to a management role. You are offered training in technical management skills like budgeting and using the in-house software systems.…
How a rich picture tells us more about the bigger picture than words can
Feeling connected in today’s world can be tough. Loneliness and social isolation are not unusual experiences. It doesn’t matter whether you’re young, ageing, on a high income, impacted by the…
What truly loving an animal can teach you about developing your team
Sometimes we need to make decisions that break our hearts. We found our gentle giant Ollie when a local pet rescue organisation advertised him as a $99 Christmas special. He…
Why you need to embrace your strengths and manage your rough edges
I’m a big believer in working with your strengths. So, it was no surprise when I started working with a DNA performance coach to help me understand myself better after…
Why you need to play with change models, not rigidly follow them
Imagine that you are leading a major change initiative in your organisation. You have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, a detailed plan of action, and a…