How do you Show Appreciation?

The other day, a client was telling me how her team member was disappointed that she didn’t recognise his achievement in the team meeting.  She had given him   There’s a common misconception out there, that most people value monetary rewards – salary, bonuses etc.  However this is far from the truth – numerous studies,…

Giving Impactful Feedback

As a leader once of the greatest gifts you can give your team member is honest feedback – and it doesn’t always have to be positive.  Feedback is a form of respect and appreciation – it shows that you are paying attention to what your people are doing and that you care enough to point…

How to Deal with Challenging Colleagues

We’ve all experienced colleagues that have been somewhat ‘challenging’ to work with – from the rude or abrupt, to the dismissive and nonchalant.  We see them coming and would rather run and hide… or maybe a round in the ring!  But when we have to collaborate with someone to meet our goals, most just put…

Set Yourself Up for Success in 2021

As we enter the new year, our planning and focus will be a bit different than in previous years. The pandemic has changed how we operate and we should all ask ourselves ‘How do I need to adapt to succeed in 2021?’   From my discussions with leaders over the last year, these are the 8…