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What truly defines success – LUCK or HARD WORK?
Have you set your leadership intentions for 2024 yet? If you haven't and you don't know where to begin, have a read at last week's blog and take a moment to reflect and set the tone for the 12 months ahead. It's very important that you know your intentions...
Happy New Year! Ditch the RESOLUTIONS, Say yes to INTENTIONS!
Happy New Year! I hope that your end of 2023 was restful, rewarding and re-energising. We've had our summer storms where we live over the new year period but we're okay, unfortunately in some other areas not so much. Just take a look at this view and how still and...
Helping Your Team (and You) Celebrate the Achievements of the Year
As the year gracefully makes its exit, it’s time for reflection, appreciation and most importantly, CELEBRATION. You’ve been at the forefront of your team’s journey through the highs and lows of the past 12 months. Now, as we approach the year-end, it’s not just...
Balancing Day-to-Day Priorities To Get Through To The End Of the Year
As we approach the end of the year, the pressure to meet deadlines, accomplish targets and ensure a smooth transition to the new year can be overwhelming. As a middle manager, the responsibility falls heavily on your shoulders to not only drive your team toward...
Creating a Culture of Continuous Feedback
Fostering a culture of continuous feedback is not just a strategy; it's a necessity. Your role as a middle manager places you at the heart of this transformative process. A feedback-rich culture must be practiced within your team in order to create an...
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Middle Managers and Talent Development
Sustainturing the potential of your team members not only benefits them but also contributes significantly to the growth and future success of your career, role and organisation. According to an ApolloTechnical article, one-third of new employees quit after about...
Empowering Middle Managers with Conflict Resolution Skills
Today, I want to address a challenge that you may encounter in your position as a middle manager: conflict resolution within your teams. Teams can be the one that reports to you or the management team you are a key part of. Conflict is an inevitable part of any...
How Middle Managers Can Excel in Time Management
lIf you're like me, you're no stranger to the constant juggling act that is middle management. Balancing between senior leadership and your team, strategic objectives and day-to-day operations, can be a complex task, to say the least. But today, I want to address...
Personal growth and a lifter’s mindset
Let me ask you this, how often do you hear the concept of "Leaders as Lifters"? What comes to mind for you when you read that phrase: Leaders are lifters? Leaders are Lifters "Leaders are Lifters" is a concept that encapsulate the idea that leaders, especially...
Communication: Critical for Managing Up
Communication is the lifeblood of any successful organisation. It's the thread that weaves through every department, every project and every goal, every person. When it comes to communicating with upper management, it often feels like traversing a daunting bridge,...
The Power of Self-Awareness and Development
Self-awareness is like a north star. When you have strong self-awareness you have a guiding light, a clear ethos and direction for yourself. It acts as your unwavering compass in the intricate landscape of leadership, shedding light on your unique strengths,...
Unlock Middle Manager Success: The Power of Self-Awareness and Development
Self-awareness is like a north star. When you have a strong self-awareness you have a guiding light, a clear ethos and direction for yourself. It acts as your unwavering compass in the intricate landscape of leadership, shedding light on your unique strengths,...