Leadership Tip
How to read a book a week
27 January 2021
Reading non-fiction books is one of the best ways to stay engaged with the newest thinking in your field. But how can you make time for reading if your schedule is already overloaded? Understand that you don’t need to read a non-fiction book cover to... read more
Leadership Tip
How to prepare for that annual review
20 January 2021
2020 was not a year many people will remember fondly, but with performance reviews approaching it’s still important to look back with your manager to discuss highlights and low points. As a result of the many challenges people have faced since the start... read more
Leadership Tip
How to get your emails under control
13 January 2021
Still ploughing through your post-festive break emails? Or are you an inbox-zero type who has already dealt with the deluge? For those still catching up, here are some tips on handling an overwhelming inbox and some tricks that will come in handy next... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stop procrastinating.
6 January 2021
Procrastination is a struggle for many, but it can be overcome with a few simple questions. Focusing on four reflection points each day can cut to the psychological root of procrastination to help eliminate distraction and get work done. Start by... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stay positive through the winter
30 December 2020
2020 was an annus hornbills for so many people, with millions dealing with grief, stress, financial difficulties, job losses and isolation caused by the pandemic. Now Christmas has given way to January and the long dark winter months are here - a time... read more
Leadership Tip
How to reflect on 2020
16 December 2020
It has been a difficult year that many might want to put behind them as quickly as possible, but now might be a good opportunity for reflecting and readying for the new year and a fresh decade. So add some self-reflection to your... read more
Leadership Tip
How to promote strategic thinking in your team
9 December 2020
Encouraging routine strategic thinking may be the most important thing you can do as a leader. It’s not an easy skill to teach or learn, because it is as much a mindset as a set of techniques - but it’s not impossible. Consider these ways to... read more
Leadership Tip
How to get through a difficult day
2 December 2020
We all have days when we feel overwhelmed at work and when it seems like everything is going wrong. But we still have things that need to be done and taking a break is not an option. Here are some tips on how you can push through: Find a task... read more
Leadership Tip
How to lead in uncertain times
25 November 2020
Effective leadership has taken on new meaning during the pandemic, marking the end of the top-down model in which the person in charge is expected to take full control and hold all the answers. Though nobody has a playbook at the ready for these... read more
Leadership Tip
How to be a good manager
18 November 2020
The first rule of management is that it is a different skill than leadership. Leadership is about setting a vision and aligning the work around it. True management is, rather, about bringing out the best in the people. This isn’t easy: management is one... read more