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Gen Z Are Lazy? The Leadership Mistake Behind a Persistent Myth

We keep hearing that Gen Z "... are Lazy". BUT, the data says otherwise. This isn’t a people problem – it’s a leadership one. Stop complaining about Gen Z - and start leading them better!

‘Excess’ Stress Strategy: When Dealing with Pressure Goes Wrong – Difficult People Types 4, 5, and 6

When pressure hits, some people double down and try harder at all costs. What once worked now creates conflict and blocks progress. Here’s how an EXCESS stress strategy turns the Driving Force, Revolutionary and Empire Builder into difficult colleagues.

The Worrier – Difficult Person Type 7

Some people are so worried about mistakes that they end up causing them! Meet The Worrier - a classic workplace micromanager who double-checks everything and still drops the ball.

The Empire Builder – Difficult Person Type 6

Empire Builders look like natural leaders, inspiring and full of confidence. But when it’s all bravado, they’ll crush dissent and shoot the messenger rather than face a complex issue. Here’s what to do about it.

The Revolutionary – Difficult Person Type 5

Working with a Revolutionary can feel like holding a tiger by the tail: but with the right leadership they can be transformational.

Disconnection at Work: A Common Stress Strategy in Difficult People

Why some people disconnect at work under pressure - and what to do if you're dealing with one of my top-row difficult types.

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A graphic of the Seven Self-Limits

Ep. 5. Overcoming Self-Doubt – Step 1: Awareness

Start overcoming Self-Doubt and boosting confidence with the crucial skill of Awareness

Ep. 4. Brief Intro to each of the Seven Self-Limits

Here’s a quick overview of each of the Seven types of Self-Limits. Includes some guidance on internal dialogue, emotions and other issues to help raise awareness.
A graphic of the Seven Self-Limits

3. Why the Seven Self-Limits might stomp on your attempts to change!

Here's a few more tips before we dive in and some warnings about the self-limits that might try to stomp on your attempts to change and improve things!

2. How to use this Programme

If there’s one thing that I almost always cover with my coaching clients, it’s this tool. Here's how to make it work.

1. Introduction

Introduction to Overcoming the Seven Self-Limits.

When it comes to Success, does Luck matter more than Talent?

Recent research highlighted by the annual Ignoble prizes may show that, when it comes to being successful, luck counts for more than talent.

3 Handy Ways to Avoid Doing Great Delegation (Part 1/3)

This is the first of three short posts with some handy tips for avoiding the dangers of doing half-way decent delegation

Trust, Responsibility and Accountability

I believe that our leaders should: • Do what they said they would • Do the right things • Be willing to openly justify what they did. Do you agree?

Checklist for leading one on one meetings

2nd in a series of top tips for using one-on-one meetings as a great tool to lead your team members

What doesn’t kill you

New research suggests that we should stop saying "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" - Because it doesn't!

Don’t talk about Doom and Gloom – Act!

Why people often won't listen to problems and risks and how it might better to do guerrilla leadership instead!

The Antidote for too much Snippiness at Work is more Self-Compassion

We're more stressed-out than usual now and might take it out on others at work. The answer is to take better care of ourselves first.