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Are you confident at conflict?
Marketing genius Seth Godin posted a recent blog...Contradictory answers to obvious questions That's how you know that they're not obvious. When smart, committed people disagree about the answer to a question, you've found a question worth pursuing and a discussion...
Do you believe in yourself?
There once was a bunch of tiny frogs who arranged a climbing competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants. And the race began…..Honestly, no one in the crowd...
Language Choice
In 2019 I participated in a stand up comedy workshop which included, as a form graduation, each of the students to deliver a 5-7min set. Whether I was funny or not might still be something to debate! As part of the whole experience the students were encouraged to...
Credibility
This past weekend has given us all gifts for the taking when in comes to insights into credibility. What I have taken away from the vote counting in the USA: How might leaders want to be seen by others? How might leaders best handle unknowns? How might leaders best...
Does it make your eyes roll?
In a world of increasing competition and and with so many striving to be seen as successful, productive - the best - it can become a bit disconcerting and off-putting to see some people around you not necessarily being authentic. Not being their genuine selves....
Managing up effectively a non-recepetive boss
In my childhood, Tania was my best friend. We spent almost every waking moment of the day together, we slept over at each other's places, we played together every afternoon after school, we went to the same school and we were in the same class ... inseparable!...
Forging a signature for milk or a million dollars…
In my very first job after graduating university, one of my tasks for the team was to do the ordering of supplies. The one supply person in each team had to be nominated, approved and signatures required and kept on file somewhere in the organisation. (It was a...
Don’t do this trick.
I recall seeing a comedy sketch where the comedian was sharing all the ways he helps out at home and wants to make sure his wife sees what he does and appreciates him. For example, just as his wife steps into the kitchen he'll turn the dishwasher on, turn and smile...
Building the skills for managing UP
Being seen and known as reputable, credible and knowledgeable takes action to amplify visibility, voice and value. In 2012 my business seemed to be like a rollercoaster and when I spent some time working out why, I realised I needed to be more visible. I set a goal...
How you say it matters, right?
In my very first job after graduating university, one of my tasks for the team was to do the ordering of supplies. The one supply person in each team had to be nominated, approved and signatures required and kept on file somewhere in the organisation. (It was a...
Do people hear you?
If you've ever watched any one part of any episode of The Real Housewives of ... well, anywhere, you'll no doubt hear an argument: five or more high pitched voices yelling to be heard. No-one listening, everyone scrambling to be heard. Everyone focused on driving...
Managing Up Starts With You
Have you taken an assessment of any sort and been surprised with the results? When I take 360 degree assessments like Myers Briggs Type Indicator, DiSC or Leadership Effectiveness Assessment I always find something surprising in the results. Sometimes surprising...