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Leadership is not a title. It is a standard you live by and a set of decisions that affect everyone around you. These articles break down the principles, behaviours and mental models that help leaders operate with clarity, consistency and real influence.

Embracing the Holiday Break
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This article explores why leaders need to stop treating rest as a reward and start treating it as part of the job. Breaks reset judgment, improve emotional control and stop small issues from turnin...

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The Fine Line Between Leadership and Likeability
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A leader might be popular, but does popularity mean they’re effective? The answer is more complex than most might assume. Real leadership requires a willingness to confront challenges, set bo...

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Not Every High Performer Should Lead
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Are you promoting top performers based on their individual success? Think again. This article reveals why high performance doesn’t always mean leadership readiness and how this common...

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22/11/2024
The 5 Love Languages in Leadership
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In relationships, it’s often assumed that love is universal—that showing affection in any form will naturally be received as intended. Yet, as Dr. Gary Chapman outlined in his book The ...

Leadership
13/11/2024
The Emotions Wheel
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This article explains how the emotions wheel can help leaders move beyond surface level reactions and understand what people are actually feeling. Not to coddle them. To communicate better, make cl...

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13/11/2024
Does Empathy Make You a Weak Leader?
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Does showing empathy make leaders appear weak, or is it a powerful tool when used wisely? This article explores the fine line between using empathy to support employees during personal crises&mdash...

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04/11/2024
Democratic Leadership
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Unpack the potential pitfalls and inefficiencies of participative decision-making, alongside its acclaimed benefits of fostering innovation and team morale.

LeadershipTypes of Leadership
04/03/2024
Situational Leadership: The Art of Adaptive Leadership
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The situational leadership style proposes that there is no single "best" way to lead; effective leadership is contingent upon various factors, including the task at hand, the maturity level of foll...

LeadershipTypes of Leadership
04/03/2024
Transactional Leadership - A Deep Dive
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Based on a system of rewards and punishments, transactional leadership is a style that focuses on the execution of tasks and the achievement of specific performance results. Leaders provide clear i...

LeadershipTypes of Leadership
04/03/2024
Transformational Leadership: Catalyzing Change
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Transformational leaders inspire and motivate employees to exceed their own interests for the good of the group or organization. They focus on transforming others to help each other, to look out fo...

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Types of Leadership
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Effective leaders often adapt their approach, employing different styles based on the situation at hand to guide their teams toward success.

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The Neuroscience of Change
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Delve into the intricate relationship between neuroscience and organizational change management, highlighting how a deeper understanding of the brain's mechanisms can inform more effective change s...

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The Science Behind Change Management
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Explore the science behind change management with a particular focus on the emerging field of neuroscience and its implications for organizational change.

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01/03/2024
Work/Life Balance
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Effective strategies for leaders to foster work-life balance within modern workplaces. Learn how flexible hours, remote work, setting boundaries, and prioritizing well-being can enhance productivit...

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06/02/2024
Engaging Employees
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Delve into strategies for effective communication, fostering inclusivity, and maintaining morale during transitions.

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02/02/2024
Developing Personal Accountability
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The key strategies for developing personal accountability in leadership. How to lead by example, set clear expectations, foster honest feedback, and build a culture of trust and continuous improvem...

Junior LeadersLeadership
01/02/2024
Pitfalls of Leadership
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The common pitfalls, including silo mentality, political correctness, and ethical dilemmas, and discover strategies for fostering effective, transparent, and inclusive leadership.

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01/02/2024
Virtual Team Building
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Should leaders enforce regular virtual team-building activities to maintain cohesion in remote work settings?

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31/01/2024
Managing Up
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Managing up enhances organizational understanding, strategic thinking, and communication skills, preparing aspiring leaders for impactful roles.

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29/01/2024
Navigating Backstabbing
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Uncover strategies to combat this destructive behavior, foster a culture of integrity, and strengthen organizational trust.

Leadership
14/11/2023
What is Micromanagement?
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Unpack the differences between micromanagement and effective leadership, their impact on teams, and how to evolve from a controller to an inspirer.

LeadershipTrending
16/10/2023
Toxic Workplace Checklist
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Spot the signs of a toxic workplace using this Toxic Workplace Checklist

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15/10/2023
Practical Approaches to Imposter Syndrome
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Discover how to transform self-doubt into empowered success and combat imposter syndrome.

LeadershipFear
12/10/2023
8 Ways to Connect With Your Team
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Discover 8 hard-hitting strategies for you to truly connect with your team as a leader.

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Setting Professional Development Goals
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Why should you bet setting professional development goals?

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01/10/2023
Evolution of Leadership Styles
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From autocratic rulers to the tech-savvy leaders of today, explore the differences in leadership styles through the generations.

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28/09/2023
Between Stimulus and Response
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The power of choice between stimulus and response. Harness emotional control, navigate external influences, and drive personal growth with actionable strategies.

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What is Imposter Syndrome?
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You've worked hard for your seat at the table, don't let your doubts tell you otherwise. Overcome imposter syndrome.

LeadershipFear
14/09/2023
Ceasing Micromanagement
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No leader wakes up in the morning with the intent to micromanage their team. So why do we micromanage and how do we stop?

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13/09/2023
Motivation Won't Save You
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Motivation is often heralded as the be-all and end-all of team performance, but alone, it's useless to you

LeadershipFear
07/09/2023
10 Leadership Goals Every Leader Should Set
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Most leaders set goals that look good on paper and do nothing in practice. These ten leadership goals sharpen discipline, lift behaviour and keep your leadership anchored to reality. If you w...

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8 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job
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Leaving a job is not weakness. Staying in the wrong one is. These signs help you spot when the environment is holding you back instead of sharpening you.

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Applying Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Leadership Development
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CBT is not about couches or confessionals. It is about catching flawed thinking before it becomes flawed leadership. Leaders who master these tools make clearer decisions, manage emotion under pres...

Leadership
Autocratic Leadership: Balancing Efficiency with Innovation
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Autocratic leadership works until it does not. It cuts through noise, lifts efficiency and forces clarity, but it can choke innovation if leaders forget to listen. Authority is useful. Overuse is c...

LeadershipTypes of Leadership
Burnout in Leadership
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Burnout is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of leaders carrying everything except boundaries. This article shows how burnout creeps in, how behaviour changes before energy does and what leaders...

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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
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Emotional intelligence is not about being nicer. It is about understanding behaviour so your leadership decisions actually land. Leaders who master emotional awareness improve communication, ...

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