We recently had the pleasure of hosting a number of our amazing clients at our very first Strategic People Group breakfast event. As Organisational Psychologists, this topic is one we hold particularly close to our hearts: How Psychology Can Improve Leadership.
We’re proud to share that SPG has recently passed a significant milestone — working with over 1,600 leaders across 34 organisations. It has been a privilege to play a part in developing leaders at all levels, and our breakfast session captured some of the insights we believe matter most for the future of leadership.
We explored why strengths matter now more than ever in a world that continues to grow in complexity and volatility. As Gilbert Enoka so perfectly puts it:
“Leadership… it’s not about you, but it’s all about you.”
In dynamic contexts, leaders are required to be both humble and open, while simultaneously providing the confidence, stability and direction their people need to navigate uncertainty. That’s a tough psychologically! Strengths and purpose act as anchors — enabling leaders to show just enough vulnerability to bring warmth to relationships, while still demonstrating credibility. Together, warmth and credibility account for 80% of the judgments people make about us, and may well be at the heart of what we think of as “charisma”.
Our guests left with some reflective homework, and we hope they’re already completed that!
As we look back on the year that’s been, we want to again thank our wonderful clients — many of whom have become friends — for your ongoing support and partnership. We genuinely love working alongside you to make things better: for you as leaders, for your teams, and for your organisations.
Wishing you all a safe and restful Christmas and New Year break
Nga mihi,
Andrea, John and Tara
