6 minute read Developing and sustaining self-awareness ought to be at the top of the list for every boss – Bob Sutton in Good Boss,
Tag: Emotional intelligence
How to mend broken relationships in the workplace
6 minute read One of the most common workplaces issues I’m asked to help resolve is around mending and rebuilding workplace relationships. In one case,
How to become a brilliant manager (and why it’s important)
6 minute read I recently facilitated a workshop for a group of middle and senior managers, as part of a management development programme. One of
The 8 characteristics of a servant leader
3 minute read “…servant leaders apply listening and compassion to build trustful relationships and to empower followers” – Coetzer, Bussin & Geldenhuys (2017) Servant leadership
Does a masculine work environment mean we’re more likely to suppress our emotions?
3 minute read Research by Olivia O’Neill and Nancy Rothbard, published in the Academy of Management Journal, explored the effects of emotion suppression on risk-taking,
Humble versus heroic leadership and the impact on company performance
3 minute read We’ve heard lots in recent years about servant leadership, which has its roots firmly in the military. Then there’s the traditional, yet