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Short on time? 4 simple strategies to help you develop as a leader.
1. Write it down Writing is something that all leaders should practice because it encourages crucial self-reflection. Whether you opt for a journal, an app or simply grab a spare bit of paper, the benefits are the same. Put it into practice Start with once a week Spend 20 minutes simply reflecting on your leadership […]
Why curiousity is important to leadership success
Choose curiosity Highly successful leaders are decisive, but they also avoid thinking that they have all the answers. Be thirsty for information. By cultivating a curious mindset, you’re allowing the opportunity for personal growth. Practice curiosity by: Asking useful questions of yourself and others Caring about these answers Encouraging the sharing of opinions Try to […]
Are professional leadership development courses worth the commitment?
Mantle: Sue, please tell us a bit about yourself. Sue: “I work within the healthcare industry as the Flexible Support Manager at the Florence Nightingale Agency in Christchurch. Over the years I have attended a number of professional development courses – the latest being Leadership Connect.” M: A senior healthcare role during COVID is certainly […]
Why great leaders make time to go on holiday
Have you forgotten how to relax? It’s been a stressful year of intensity, ambiguity and navigating a more complex environment at work – and at home. Many of us have simply forgotten how to relax after seemingly endless days spent juggling and multi-tasking. Perhaps just the idea of a holiday seems like something else has […]
How leaders can help prevent employee burnout
What is burnout? Burnout comes about when three factors come together with chaotic (and often life-changing) results – including experiencing: 1. Emotionally demanding situations 2. Chronic situational stresses over a long period of time 3. A state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion Burnout is also usually accompanied with symptoms including feelings of helplessness, […]
Expert tips to help leaders be at their best during lockdown
Be self-aware Notice your own mental state Check for warning signs – this could be feeling irritable, hostile or resentful, being unenthusiastic, disinterested or forgetful. There could be physical sensations of fatigue or achiness. Identify the times you feel most agitated, tired or emotionally-spent. Maybe it’s on a Monday after the Government update or on […]