A useful book on communcation
Conversations for Change: 12 Ways to Say it Right When it Matters Most
by Shawn Kent Hayashi.
Shawn introduces some highly useful and important ideas that contribute to effective communication – essential for building trust and buy-in from your people. It contains useful metaphors and concepts that any leader or manager will find highly relevant, practical and easy to implement.
Those ideas include:
Why emotional intelligence is so important in leadership – According ...
What mindset do you foster?
Nigel Holmes’ diagram illustrates what happens when a manger or leader fosters a culture of growth and learning.
A growth mindset is developed through praise of a person’s efforts as well as achievements, by treating challenges and obstacles as opportunities for learning and by letting your people know that you support their efforts to fulfil their potential.
You’ll get the best out of them, build a culture of innovation and maximise your company’s investment. ...
Everyone Knows Me Too Well…
Ever think the people around you have a fixed opinion of who you are? Do you think this opinion is set in stone?
While consistency is a very important trait in a leader, it is not the foundational trait. A leader must, first and foremost, know who he is and be true to himself. Once you can find a way to let your personality, beliefs and goals shine through every action you take and conversation you have, you’ll find yourself being consistent all the time, simply because you’re being ...
