Management Perspectives

Why should the focus of first-time CEOs be on people skills and relationship building to ensure they feel thoroughly prepared for the demands of their role?

Figuring out what motivates us can sometimes be tricky. We all know that motivation is something we want more of, but actually finding it is an altogether different challenge. What’s worse is that the overall output of the organisation inevitably starts to dip when dealing with a whole team—or even a whole company—full of people feeling disengaged.

Leaders will never be omniscient or omnipotent. A more grounded and compassionate stance is one of courageous humility in the midst of change. Anything else runs the risk of denying reality.

From nurturing culture to quelling fires, and everything in between, middle managers often perform the role of being the gatekeepers of organisational success.

A sense of well-being—whatever that means to us—results in a number of benefits with research showing greater efficiency, more effective interpersonal interactions and taking of opportunities, greater motivation, and even greater cognitive flexibility (resulting in better problem solving and creativity).

No matter how busy you are, you owe it to yourself to take control over how your character is developing by taking a mindful, intelligent, and intentional approach to your life. As your habits change for the better, you too will change for the better—emotionally and even physically.

The leadership journey is a layered, multifaceted one that includes constant sharing of feedback. Once you learn how to approach such situations, you create a working environment that bolsters a more united team.

The ability for leaders and organisations to create and maintain an authentic human connection will play a critical role in whether organisations either thrive or survive in this increasingly VUCA business environment and leaders must navigate the complexities of our workforce with confidence and vision.

Emotional intelligence is the leadership tool that can ignite creativity, strengthen relationships, and make the workplace inclusive and equal.

Generative AI can help all of us to be more connected, clear, concise, and confident in our communication. By partnering with AI in our preparation and practice, we can better help our audiences to understand, remember, and act on our communication.

When inviting the ‘right brain’ to participate in a conversation, we see more, think differently, and bring new insights. The ‘right brain’ is like your personal genie in the bottle—an enormous power for you, and your team, to release and use.

While the Stretch Team approach may not always be the right answer and might even be more challenging to implement, it offers an innovative balance between competition and collaboration. It’s a novel approach that promises high rewards if executed correctly and in the right environment.