Negative feedback can make us bitter or better Robin Sharma According to a study documented by the Harvard Business Review, 92% of the respondents agreed with the assertion, “Negative (redirecting) feedback, if delivered appropriately, is effective at improving performance. But, do you always get the performance improving impact you want from this uncomfortable discussion? If not, then today, I will share with…
I don’t know what I want anymore is a problem that leaves you frustrated, restless and lonely. Frustrated and restless because as a high achiever, this is an unusual position for you as you have a reputation for fixing problems. Lonely because nobody notices the internal turmoil you are struggling with. Well, not yet anyway. But when you have a…
Sunday evening arrives, and so does the dread. Monday you turn professional and it begins to feels calmer. Tuesday brings a stillness, just like before a storm. Wednesday arrives, and so does despair. It’s all about quitting, but blockers keep you there. Thursday feels better; the weekend feels close. Friday calms the beast for the family and you. But it…
Are you struggling to find the time to train or coach your team to pick up the work they should be doing? The work you’re holding on to. Maybe it’s because you don’t want to miss a deadline, make mistakes, lose control or something else? Whatever the reason, let’s see how inaction could be impacting your team, the business, your…
Every year, I would struggle to get my performance objectives completed. I would procrastinate over them for days because I was trying to overcome an inner turmoil. Deep down, I had a yearning to do something else. There was even a hint of excitement about it. But what was it? What else was I meant to be doing? I had…
There are promotion saboteurs in your organisation. Some with the intent on damaging your career and others who strangely have your best interests at heart. Today, I am going to share with you who these may be, and how you can mitigate any risk they will cause to your promotion. Your Boss Is your boss raising your visibility with your…
This week I want to show you how to ace the promotion process and become an executive leader by sharing insights from my own experience as – Some people want it to happen, some wish it to happen, others make it happen. Michael Jordan Your Best Shot at The Title If you are thinking about getting promoted, then this is…
I guarantee at some point in the future that a working relationship will save your career and leadership reputation. There will be a career-limiting issue you cannot solve without the help of others. The help which requires colleagues to go out of their way. If you haven’t built up a strong working relationship with these colleagues, it could be game…
