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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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Productivity and Moral Self-Licensing

One (more) reason why people don't straight-away do what they've said they would - and what to do about it

Coaching Techniques

Coaching with clients' symbolic non-verbal cues with respect and empowerment

Authentic Leadership

Why it's important to people that you be the 'real you' as a leader; flaws, imperfections and all

Relationships and Onboarding

Why newly appointed leaders sometimes fail to get things done or don't live up to expectations

Reduced Performance at Work

How to use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs when performance at work takes a nosedive

Coherent Teams

12 questions to answer when one member of your team is not adapting to change or isn't on board

Personal Development Basics

Angry, Anxious, or Chaotic? Three simple techniques for when you really need to kick-start some personal change

Overcoming Self-Doubt

Nine Lies the Gremlin likes to tell you that create self-doubt and sabotage your confidence

Motivating Teams and Businesses

How to re-energise your team and rediscover momentum

Flowchart for Dealing with Difficult Team Leaders

Dealing with a bad leader: The 5 key questions and 3 possible outcomes

Positive Behavioural Change

Give someone a real boost to their interpersonal skills using Positive Intention & Metaphor

Team Alignment

Six surprisingly simple things to check if your team isn't all pulling together