The 7 Traits of Truly Great Leaders
When you think of a great leader, who springs to mind? Perhaps it’s the best boss you’ve ever had? How did they inspire you to go the extra mile? Great leaders share a combination ...
Why you need to embrace AI with EQ
In today’s digital world, embracing AI is no longer an option, it’s a necessity. Like it or not, automation, data driven decision-making and technological innovation are transforming the way we work. The secret to ...
How to motivate your team to achieve great things in 2024
Today is Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. It’s not surprising that many people return to their desks after the festive period struggling with a lack of motivation and low ...
The 12 Days of Christmas – how boost your EQ this festive season
In the words of Michael Bublé, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” It may be the season of good cheer, but it can also be one of the more stressful times of ...
What makes an Emotionally Intelligent leader?
Lioness manager, Sarina Wiegman, said yesterday that it was only a matter of time before there was a female manager of the England men’s team. The command and control management style adopted by Alex ...
England’s Still Standing – Rugby World Cup 2023
As Elton John’s anthem for resilience “I’m Still Standing” started playing in the stadium after England’s quarter final match, I was reminded once again of the powerful lessons we can learn from the world of ...
When was the last time you learned something new?
This week marks Learning at Work Week, a reminder of the importance of honing your commercial skills so that you can stand out from the competition. As you grow older, your appetite for learning often ...
Discover why EQ is your greatest differentiator
I was honoured to speak at last week’s Consumer Goods Revenue Growth Management Forum in London about the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) to unlock your commercial performance. I often describe EQ as a catalyst ...
4 ways to deal with unreasonable behaviour at work
Gavin Williamson’s resignation following claims of “unethical and immoral” conduct is yet another example of how commonplace unreasonable behaviour is at work. By unreasonable behaviour, we’re talking about those unfair comments designed to put you ...
How To Negotiate Your Next Pay Rise
If the thought of sitting in front of your boss and asking for a pay rise fills you with dread - you’re certainly not alone. However, with the cost-of-living crisis worsening, it’s not surprising that ...