I ran the last session from a leadership development programme last week. I always ask people what have they been doing differently since the last session and what has worked. This time just everybody said listening more to their people (and a few listening more at home) and described the positive impact that had on… Continue reading What are you really listening for?
We often think building better habits comes down to willpower. But research suggests something more powerful: self-awareness. Despite 95% of people believing they’re self-aware, only about 12% truly are. The gap matters—because without awareness, many of our daily behaviours run on autopilot, making change difficult. [greatergoo…rkeley.edu] The article highlights a few key insights: You can’t… Continue reading Why self-awareness is the real driver of lasting habits
I just read a great article quantifying the old adage, ‘people join companies and leave managers!’ The results of a five year study suggest that a rise in line manager quality by one unit (on a scale from 1 to 5) reduces the likelihood that an NHS hospital trust employee will quit their job… Continue reading What is the impact of bad leadership?
