My deep fear about saying No
Tens only Removing the 9.9s One of my big things for next year is to begin working on a new book. What! Another book?! I know, I know, I know....
Turns out, I’m not built like a Japanese palace
At the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, admiring craftsmanship and contemplating perfection. Last week I was in Tokyo. Part pleasure, part professional … part wandering around,...
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9 Reasons Why Constructive Feedback in the Workplace Is Essential
Feedback. For most of us, it’s a toss-up on what’s harder – Giving it. Or getting it. We’ve all had moments when the feedback we’ve received has felt wrong, personal,...
8 Essential Steps to Cultivate Trust in the Workplace
Trust is where it all starts You might be an ambitious, strategic, and brilliant leader, but if your people don’t trust you – or you don’t trust them – you’ll...
Three ways to get your bearings
Black Mountain Tower, Canberra’s bearing point Three ways to get your bearings (Ha! I’d forgotten that the newsletter section before the article was titled “take your bearings” … so clearly,...
10 Communication Techniques for Stronger Work Relationships
We’ve all been there – moments when we thought we were on the same page with someone, only to discover that we were not only on different pages but reading...
How to Get Unstuck with 7 Easy Questions
While working for an innovation company, I got good at asking brainstorm-y questions to generate possibilities. Now, if you’ve read absolutely anything I’ve written, you’ll know that I love a...
Why endings matter
The home I grew up in … How it was (painted by my grandfather, Bob). And how it looks now. Why endings matter The home I grew up in sells...
Front foot or back foot?
The grace of Federer and the power of Williams … said no-one ever Michael practicing hitting off the front foot Are you on the front foot or the back foot?...
7 Meaningful Ways to Build the Best Possible Work Relationships
Alright, let’s engage in a little thought experiment. I want you to think back to a bad working relationship you had. Really put yourself there. Remember what was said and...
10 Essential Coaching Skills for Managers
As a manager, why should you coach? Maybe you love helping people grow. Or helping them succeed. Both fair answers. But what’s in it for the manager? At first glance,...
An essential upgrade?
Flowers. And espresso. ♥️ An essential upgrade? I’m on one of my trips to Australia, and for the first time, I’ve had to rent an apartment in Canberra. The family...
The 23 Most Essential Leadership Skills for Managers
“Amazing. Awesome.” I can almost hear you thinking. “Once I work my way through this list of skills, I’ll surely become a great leader.” If only it was as simple...