Leadership Resources

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How to resign with dignity

Boris Johnson's resignation is a reminder that no job is forever. And leading up to his inevitable decision, Johnson has also reminded us that there’s a lot to be said for leaving a job with dignity. In fact, leaving gracefully and behaving... read more

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How small changes can help you disconnect from work

We know that working excessive hours leads to exhaustion and impaired judgement. Yet it’s still so hard for many of us to disconnect. Make it easier by thinking small. Rather than trying to modify all of your work habits, find one thing you can change... read more

Leadership Tip

How small changes can help you disconnect from work

We know that working excessive hours leads to exhaustion and impaired judgement. Yet it’s still so hard for many of us to disconnect. Make it easier by thinking small. Rather than trying to modify all of your work habits, find one thing you can change... read more

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How to use uncertainty to your advantage

Uncertainty can be anxiety-inducing, whether it is due to current world events - like the global pandemic or the ongoing economic crisis - or personal career struggles. However, people often forget that uncertainty and possibility are two sides of... read more

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How to find career fulfilment

Fulfillment comes from witnessing your own growth. When you're able to hit the pause button and reflect on the substantial changes in your life, you feel a sense of meaning and purpose. Practicing gratitude for these changes propels you with the... read more

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How to avoid burnout

Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion that can zap the joy out of your career, friendships, and family interactions. Anyone can become exhausted. What is so poignant about burnout is that it mainly strikes people who are highly... read more

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How to overcome your blind spots

We all have blind spots – otherwise known as cognitive biases – but how can we overcome weaknesses which, by definition, we’re unaware of? Start by recognising that full self-awareness lies at the core of great leadership, and take steps to remove your... read more

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How to develop your emotional agility

Everyone has felt critical, doubtful, or scared, even at work - and attempting to minimise or ignore such emotions can amplify them. Effective leaders neither buy into nor try to suppress their inner experiences - instead, they develop "... read more

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How to manage someone you are not too keen on

Most of us probably gravitate towards direct reports who act nice and do not deliver bad news. But it is often those who provoke or challenge us - the people we like less - who prompt new insights and help propel the team to greater success.... read more

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How to say no to pointless meetings

The corporate world loves meetings. For employees whose schedules are chock full of them, the sentiment is more complicated: Every hour dedicated to discussing work is time spent not actually doing it. While breaking the cycle of too-many meetings can... read more