The true face of diversity and inclusion
Image by Freepik Diversity and inclusion are not solely about race, religion, age, or LGBTQ+. Well, not exclusively about these factors. What is diversity and inclusion really about? I was inspired to write about diversity and inclusion after reading yet another article emphasising mentioned aspects over others. It’s easier to identify skin colour, religious or […]
HR trends of 2024 for leaders
HR nor HR trends are for HR people. HR is for founders, business owners, leaders. It’s your people who get the work done and bring profit home. That’s why every leader needs to know about these. Regardless of how much you automatise and how much you delegate to AI and machines; your people operate this […]
6 most common goal setting mistakes
i.e. why you don’t achieve what you set out to achieve. New year is approaching and the more eager of us are already crafting new year’s resolutions. Organisations do this as well and depending on their business cycle may do this in the beginning of the new year, at the end of the previous one […]
You always have motivation!
Yes, you always have motivation, so forget that excuse. So, how come, you don’t feel motivated all the time? Why do does motivation fade and can be hard to find when needed? The thing is that motivation is like attention – it shifts. We only notice motivation, when it serves our interest, when it supports […]
More initiative, please!
“I just want my people to think for themselves, have and show initiative, think two steps ahead and anticipate problems before they arise. But instead, I find them passively waiting for orders and doing the minimum. Why aren’t they more self-directing?” If you have ever felt this way as a leader, read on, because I […]
Can you have too much structure?
The short answer is no, but let me explain, before you pull away in fear of having your creative freedom curtailed. One of the main characteristics of any organisation is structure. Things need to be organised into a framework in order for an organisation to come into being in the first place. Therefore, all organisations […]
Can growth mindset become fixed?
Growth-mindset is making a strong comeback as a concept. The previous wave was about 10 years ago. I’m not surprised, as topics appear and re-appear every now and then. Interestingly though, I notice a nuance about the rhetoric of growth mindset now. In the previous wave it was described as a secret weapon that the […]
Is habit simply a behaviour repeated over time?
Summary Is habit a behaviour repeated over time? Yes and no. To understand habits, we need to look at the value of them, how they are formed and then triggered. We form habits, because habitual behaviour takes less energy. To form a habit, you need to understand the what, the how and the why. The […]
Say ‘YES’ to Lovers at work
Before you freak out, let me say that I am not promoting intimacy in the workplace, and this is NOT what this article is about. What this article IS about is archetypical Lover energy, and why we need it at work. It is about how engagement, commitment and purpose are directly related to the Lover inside each of us. […]
The key to delegation is clarity
Summary Delegation is one of the biggest struggles for many founders and leaders. However, delegation is necessary, if you want to grow and expand. The key to expansion and growth lies in building teams and partnerships, not working ever harder yourself. Delegating feels complicated due to lack of clarity of purpose and clarity of communication. […]