I’m often asked ‘what makes a good leader?’ and most people want more than simply some platitudes about it depending on the situation, the company, and the culture.
So, after 15 years of coaching senior execs what do I really think, what...
Strong leadership is intrinsically linked to business success, yet many organisations fall short of their potential because they do not equip their staff with the necessary skills to lead effectively. While all leaders have the ability to manage,...
Article by Annie Richardson
I have always been fascinated by language and can remember as a child the joy of learning new words and therefore new ways of expressing myself. I began to enjoy the ‘sounds’ of words as some really did sound...
As I sit down and write this, I look across at my husband who’s transfixed to the TV screen watching the Sports Personality of the Year Award 2012 with our son, both of whom are keen sportsmen.
This got me thinking about the great year of...
Article by Anne Richardson.
The way someone looks, the way they stand, the way they sit, the way they dress – all of these say something about that person. If we take the time to look and observe with interest we can understand and appreciate...
The increased power of feedback when it’s seen as a two way process and delivered ‘in the moment’
Feedback is often variable, very patchy and at best, given with considerable discomfort on behalf of the giver and usually received with...