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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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Can’t Keep Up?

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Feel like you can't keep up? 12 ways to simplify your leadership

Resourcefulness

Feel like you're unstoppable - eight steps to being a powerful, Resourceful leader

Managing or Leading?

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Trying to be a great leader without also being a great manager is like an army with loads of generals but no sergeants

Leadership Quickies

Four leadership mistakes you probably don’t even know you’re making

Self-Awareness – A Primer

Self-awareness is the best start for leadership development. But how do you get that? What should you look for; and how?

Self-Awareness (1)

9 expert questions and one handy diagram for building great self-awareness

10 Ways to be a Smarter Leader

How to be Smart in a World of Dumb Leaders

Tools to Inspire Others

Six ways that leaders should be able to inspire the people around them

The Leadership Principle of Flexibility

Leadership: Have you got enough flexibility in your behaviour to adapt until you get the right outcome?
Nick Robinson Executive Coaching - Kindness at Work

Working Kindness

Why aren't we more kind at work, when kindness really helps?

Helping People to be Team Players

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The top four reasons why people don’t always act as part of your team

Three Empowerment Techniques

Three simple ways you won't have thought of to help someone empower themselves at work