A colleague recently attended a talk by Sir Robert Winston on How Adults Learn. It got me thinking and so this week I’m talking about the topic of learning and explore: Why participants on leadership programmes struggle to implement what they learn Why good leaders are good learners How to build a strong learning culture […]
Like many of our clients and programme participants, you too may find your team members are demanding more from you as a leader. The Millennial workforce is different from any previous generation regarding their desires and motivations. As organisations grapple with constant change, some are looking to their IT colleagues and the philosophy of ‘Agile’ […]
The companies we work with at Excel Communications are full of bright, enthusiastic and driven individuals; that’s more than likely why you’re reading this blog post! Consequently, it’s logical that during your career you will step outside your comfort zone and manage a friend, co-worker or peer. In the spirit of authenticity let’s get real about the situation. I suspect you might have the odd wave of […]
Influencing is a ‘must have’ skill for many individuals in organisations today; whether you are a leader or ‘specialist’ in your field. The challenge, however, is that many companies are becoming increasingly complex and it can be hard to keep track of whose who and what they do. Let’s not forget that the demands on employees today only seem to increase and there are only so many […]
It’s likely over the last two years you’ll have heard references to ‘having a growth mindset.’ Perhaps you have listened to your senior management team talking about developing a growth mindset culture in your organisation? While some of you may have read an article or book on this topic, others may be wondering what I’m […]
Navigating a successful career as a leader in organisations today is no mean feat. It’s a roller coaster of highs and lows, achievements, failures and continuously overcoming one road block after another. It’s hardly surprising then to read that ‘resilience’ is a crucial leadership skill. So, lets explore what makes a resilient leader and how […]
In today’s business environment team work is everything, and teams, of course, come in all shapes and sizes. You might be managing a team currently or working as part of a management team tasked with delivering a critical project. You assume everything will go okay, I mean we are in the era of collaboration in […]
Around 75% of UK companies now utilise some form of profiling tool to develop their teams; be it behavioural or psychometric, for recruitment or to assess overall strengths and development areas to facilitate growth. You’ll no doubt remember we ran a webinar on this very topic last year. While an interview might prove that a […]
If you want to be seen as ready for promotion, cultivate a personal leadership brand. An impressive personal brand doesn’t just signal to your senior leaders and peers that you’re someone on the way up; the very process of working on your personal brand also makes you more self-aware, more knowledgeable, and more disciplined, making you a clear choice for promotion. So, here are seven strategies to build your brand as a leader. […]
