On the job. On the day. In the moment. That's when we should give developmental feedback. Not in the monthly 1:1s, and definitely not in an annual performance review. Watch the video snippet here.
Confidence can be learned - Interview with Kerrie Phipps
Kerrie Phipps wrote a book called 'Do talk to strangers'.
I love this so much. As a keen connector of human folk, I love chatting with strangers and leaving as friends.
This podcast interview was no different. I think we could have talked for hours, but don't worry, we didn't! 😜
But we did have a lovely chat about confidence, connection and continuous learning. Have a listen if this is up your alley.
Difference Project - Ability to reckon with change
Interview with Nina Sunday - Developing Direct Reports
Difference Project - Dimensions of Difference
A snippet of a podcast discussion on The Difference Project - We were discussing the dimensions of difference we wanted to explore. For me, the opportunity around difference goes beyond the intellectual experience of recognising (or even appreciating) the differences between individuals. I'm more interested in how we deal with the daily discomfort of difference. And more importantly, what we do about it to transform these feelings of discomfort into moments of curiosity. An opportunity for connection and inclusion. It's a bit more confronting, but this is how we create real change in the diversity space. What do you think?
Essential Communication Skills for Technology Professionals
How well do you speak?
How people like to be convinced
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒚? In my discussion with Helga Svendsen on her podcast '𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝', we chatted about all things influence and persuasion. One of the questions she asked was how we cater to different decision making styles.
Nurturing the Next in Line
Don’t have the time or inclination to help develop the people around you into leaders? Think again.
So says consultant Anneli Blundell, co-author of Developing Direct Reports: Taking the guesswork out of leading leaders. As a business owner or manager, you’ve got an important role to play in helping those around you become leaders too. Your business will benefit! But there will be recalcitrant players among them. Anneli identifies the 12 derailers to good leadership and how you can help get those tricky would-be leaders back on track.
Listen to full episode: bit.ly/3tnG7Vo
It's All Possible Podcast with Rob Hartnett
What a way to spend an hour. Thanks Rob Hartnett for indulging me in my passion for chatting about all things people, coaching, critical conversations, and more. It's always a pleasure to cover important leadership topics with such an accomplished professional like yourself. Check out the full interview below if you're interested folks.