In today’s fast-evolving business environment, senior leaders need to do more than just manage; they must coach. Leaders who embrace coaching as a core element of their leadership style foster environments that drive both individual and organisational growth. 1. Coaching for Employee Development Traditional management styles often focus on directing and controlling employees. Coaching, however,...
Introduction As coaches and consultants, we work across a variety of organisations, and one issue we frequently encounter when addressing underperformance or inaction is a failure in communication. This is not necessarily a failure to communicate – this distinction is crucial. It’s not that leaders aren’t talking to their teams; it’s that the message...
Introduction In the fast-paced world of business, your most talented employees are your greatest asset. However, to ensure they continue to grow and contribute at the highest level, they need more than just opportunities—they need feedback. For all leaders, and especially the most senior executives, providing regular, constructive feedback is crucial to unlocking the...
I was a schoolteacher in the 1990s and educators spoke often about the ideal of being a ‘reflective practitioner’. We were never told how we might do that or, indeed, explicitly what benefits would accrue from such a practice. We were just encouraged to reflect and I presume by some magical osmotic process we...
The best time to plant a tree it is said, is one hundred years ago. The second best time is today. And so it is with building your legacy as a leader. Reflecting to inform action When you look back over your career and life to date, what are the best teams you have...
Our recent blog posts have explored the importance of viewing a team, not just as an intact unit but also as a collection of individuals who operate across a range of relationships. When those bonds are sufficiently strong, they enable the team deliver the key impacts that are required of it. This article moves the...
In this article we are going to tackle five popular misconceptions about leadership coaching so that you can make a more informed decision when you come to purchase coaching for yourself or leaders in your business. 1. Coaching is only for underperformers. Coaching has evolved since its introduction in the 1980s. Initially used for corrective measures, it...
I read a lot of books in 2022. Some great works of fiction. Others were airport books. Others still, thought-provoking insights into philosophy, psychology and high performance. But, I have a long-standing trap that I set myself when it comes to reading books that are meant to help me improve an aspect of my...
We have spent eighteen months creating the Exigence brand. We had the help of many fantastic and experienced professionals in building something that I am incredibly proud of and that resonates with our team and customers. It wasn’t easy. The hardest part of the creative process for me, was the constant counsel I received...
We all know leaders whose thinking is constrained by their past experiences and their existing belief systems. They open problem-solving or decision-making dialogue around an issue and proceed to steer the solutions towards the one they have in mind. In their view, theirs is the only logical and sound conclusion. Top performing leaders take...
