I am a leadership and neuroscience geek. One of our most valuable tools is our mindset, and you guessed it—our brain. Our brain is a muscle, and like any muscle, it needs exercise (stay tuned for my next newsletter on brain exercises!). When I started in this space 17 years ago, I went to construction sites to teach engineers and teams about leadership. Some were intrigued, and some were scared. I get it; learning leadership and EQ are scary, and when I mentioned “neuroscience,” their eyes lit up with excitement! This is why we teach and coach in this space in our leadership programs, and the ..read more

Imagine working for an organisation that – Has a LOVE for your Well-Being. A Team you LOVE working with? Leaders you LOVE working for? And finally, has a culture you LOVE? They put people over profit. Let’s start with Well-Being (FYI, a hot topic today). Leaders can significantly boost well-being and dopamine levels among their team members – imagine that! Here are some strategies they can employ: Create a Positive Work Environment: Foster a workplace culture that promotes positivity, support, and camaraderie. Encourage open communication, celebrate achievements, and provide constructive feed ..read more

The Real Impact of Celebrating at Work. “A group becomes a team when each member is sure enough of himself and his contribution to praise the skills of others.” ~Norman Shidle This saying perfectly captures what we’re talking about today: the importance of recognising success at work. In a time when we’re always rushing to achieve more, it’s essential to stop and appreciate the milestones we’ve reached. This article explores the importance and methods of celebrating successes, whether significant achievements or small victories, and how doing so can create a lively, efficient, and dedicated ..read more

When placed into executive roles, by promotion or otherwise, 50-70% of those executives fail in their first 18 months. This is a shocking statistic from research gathered by the Corporate Executive Board, and it is needlessly high. So, why is this happening, and what’s the solution? Also how often do we promote people too soon or we don’t even prepare them for future leadership roles? We just put them in the deep end and hope they swim when most sink. Has this happened to you? It has happened to me. I swam however it was incredibly tough and very stressful. As much as it is an honour to lead ..read more

For over 16 years, the team at LeadershipHQ have worked with hundreds of teams and leaders. We know what makes a great team through our work, research and thought leadership. We have built the Five Pillars of High-Performance Teams that we have delivered and created 100’s for great teams, and we know these stages have contributed to their success. Let’s break down each of these elements: 1. Safety: Safety encompasses physical and psychological safety within the team environment. Physically safe environments minimise the risk of accidents or injuries, allowing team members to focus on their tas ..read more

The world is rushing, with technology-driven innovation changing companies and industries dramatically. Despite the exciting new developments, employee engagement is at an all-time low. 85% of employees worldwide are not engaged or actively disengaged from their jobs. Disengaged employeeshave higher absenteeism, lower productivity, more accidents, and lower profitability. What is the cause of low employee engagement? The relationship between managers and employees is a crucial driver of employee engagement, and some studies indicate that as much as 70% of employee engagement is based on this v ..read more

The first step to answering that question is knowing what exactly a legacy is, and how you can leave one behind. A Leadership Legacy. A legacy is the mark you’ve made on life, that continues to grow and influence others even after you’ve passed on. It means you’ve contributed something to the world that will carry on through future generations. Many people sum it up as simply meaning, “I mattered.” Now, you might think that this only refers to the last stage of your life, but your legacy can  actually be built every day. That’s why you have to make each day count; you never know who you’l ..read more

One of the most asked questions we are asked at LeadershipHQ is what makes a great leader and CEO? In our leadership circles there is also a lot of talk about how to be a “great” leader. This is only natural, I suppose, as no one wants to be “average.” Leadership is a highly competitive environment, and it’s not enough to just pass. As leaders, we are driven to excel. What Does a Great Leader Look Like? The challenge in achieving greatness, as a leader, is that the conventional wisdom of what a great leader looks and acts like: “a tall, white, male that’s highly extroverted, pushy an ..read more

When analysing management styles, all too often commentary is centred around what makes for a bad leader, and not much time and effort is dedicated towards what makes a good one.  It’s understandable, because it is the stressful times that do stick out the most.  But with criticism, there needs to be praise for those in business doing things right. At the front of every successful company there is a leader that is very good at what they do..  They got where they did by displaying certain qualities that helped them stand out from the crop. So, in this article I thought we’d explo ..read more

I am burnt out I hear you saying!!! I am hearing you loud and clear…. We all know what stress feels like. It’s that feeling of being overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly on edge. As leaders, we are more susceptible to stress than ever before. But what is stress, really? And how can we avoid letting it turn into burnout? In the office, stress might manifest as meeting deadlines, managing a heavy workload, or dealing with difficult co-workers. Outside work, stress might come from financial troubles, relationship problems, or health issues. A certain amount of stress and anxiety is undoubtedly un ..read more