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A Leader can ask for Help
Interesting article from HBR on how the best leaders are not afraid to ask for help: https://hbr.org/2019/01/the-best-leaders-arent-afrai...
Ian Kirkby
Jan 22, 20191 min read


Facing the Fear of Failure
The truth is that most of us fear failure in something at some time or another. It is often helpful to keep things in perspective, e.g....
Ian Kirkby
Dec 11, 20181 min read


The Number 1 Quality of Great Managers
It is well known that working practices have changed rapidly and will continue to do so. In an age of flexibility,...
Ian Kirkby
Oct 12, 20181 min read


Planning Vs Agility
Planning and agility are often seen as opposites. However, as a recent HBR article (https://goo.gl/wMpCnD) explains, both are necessary....
Ian Kirkby
Sep 14, 20181 min read


Aspiring to Lead - Video Series
Just a reminder that the 4 sessions of the 'Aspiring to Lead' course are available via Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/aspiringtol...
Ian Kirkby
Aug 14, 20181 min read


What do Exceptional Leaders do Differently?
There is no shortage of material about the traits of good leadership and some of the pointers and lists can be helpful for assessment and...
Ian Kirkby
Aug 10, 20182 min read


Why do so Many Organisational Transformations Fail?
According to a study by BCG, 85% or companies have undergone a major transformation in the last decade (https://goo.gl/Cjya3w). ...
Ian Kirkby
Jul 3, 20181 min read


Performance Review Biases - And How To Avoid Them
Performance reviews get a bad press these days. However, they can still be a great tool if done properly and used as part of an ongoing...
Ian Kirkby
Jun 21, 20181 min read


Asking Great Questions
The ability to ask great questions is a key leadership skill: they unlock/reveal information, stimulate thinking and boost engagement....
Ian Kirkby
Jun 11, 20181 min read


The Importance of Compassionate Leadership
It is really important to show compassion as a leader. It is also important to understand that being compassionate does not mean being...
Ian Kirkby
May 16, 20181 min read
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