Clear communication is simple. Well, it sounds simple when you get it right. But it’s not always simple to get it right.
And therein lies the ultimate rub…
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝. Harder than expected.
Critical Conversations - Interview with Lindsey Leigh Hobson
Recently, I had an amazing interview with Lindsey Leigh Hobson in her first ever Evolution Training session. As leaders, managers and collaborators in the L&D space, we need to have difficult conversations... Whether we like it or not. From sharing uncomfortable, unpopular and sensitive messages, to digging into what someone actually needs when they insist on more training - the way we navigate critical conversations ultimately affects our overall impact on the business. In this interview, we revealed how to turn difficult, awkward and uncomfortable conversations into meaningful, measured and impactful results.
The need for social connection
How to better understand and influence people
Did you get the chance to listen to my interview with Helga Svendsen on her podcast Take on Board? You can listen here and catch our discussion on how learn to influence with impact. We covered some key components of influencing other board members including a deep dive into different convincing strategies.
Emotions are contagious
Your emotions are contagious. Your moods, your attitudes, your feelings, all leak out and infect the emotional state of those around you. In this interview excerpt on the fabulous 'The Get More Success Show with Warwick Merry CSP, I share more behind the research and behavioural mechanics of emotional contagion.
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.
