Leadership & Team Development
Leadership & Team Development
During a recent PhD workshop, we discussed the premise, ‘there is no new theory, just new empirical contribution’. In other words, the initial theory provides the starting point, but the way we explore, interpret, and add to it is constantly evolving. This is how we learn. This discussion prompted me to consider this premise further….
As part of our research into joy and thriving at work, we’ve been inspired by an article we’ve read on Medium about happiness. The article begins by saying, ‘Everyone wants to know the secret to happiness’. Perhaps, like us, you resonate with this. Most, if not all of us, would say we would like more…
One of the unexpected joys of doing a PhD has been the times I’ve gone down what looks like a rabbit hole to find a nugget of gold at the bottom! I recently chose a podcast at random from ‘How to PhD’ to start the day with some inspiration during my early morning dog walk….
If you look back on your week where has compassion shown up? To help answer this question, let’s explore in a little more detail what compassion means. What does it mean to us, to those around us, in our work-worlds and in our organizational context. How does it show up in our daily lives and…
How do you feel when someone shows you appreciation? I think most of us would agree that being on the receiving end of appreciation makes us feel good. We feel warm inside when someone notices something we’ve done and says thank you. We feel valued and seen, knowing our contribution matters. When we are underappreciated,…
Do you ever find yourself wishing you had more time? We only have a limited number of days in which to make our mark on the world, so it matters how we spend them. How can we make sure we spend our time in the most effective way so our leadership, our teams and our organisations can thrive and grow? By making intentional choices.
Leadership can be a lonely place. When you become a leader, the dynamic in your team changes. People who were once your peers become those you are responsible for. Being open and vulnerable with those around you becomes more challenging and you can find yourself leading in a silo, rather than with others. But there…
Rested, reinvigorated, and ready to greet January with a sense of purpose and joy? It sounds great, but the reality is often different. We can find ourselves approaching the new year feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and in need of another break, which is not an ideal place to start! Perhaps this sounds familiar to you? But…
The festive season can be challenging for many of us. Work deadlines, social commitments, and the pressure to prepare for the perfect Christmas can all contribute to elevated levels of stress, and in some cases, burn out. If you’re a leader, the pressure can be even greater. Not only are you responsible for your own…
We explored this question as part of a workshop on resilience recently. So often we plough on because there is “too much to do”, “too many plates to spin” … “no time to stop…” Sound familiar? The thing is, keeping going when we have exceeded our own resilience threshold is counterproductive. Our bodies get fuelled…