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NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Generations of employees and leaders have been exposed to varying cultures, leadership styles and business practices. Understanding how generational change impacts leadership and organisational learning has become an interest of mine. Is generational change impacting the need for different types of leadership?

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APRIL 13, 2016

One of the biggest challenges for managers who are learning to lead is developing the ability to set expectations and standards and then hold people accountable to these expectations. The post Leadership: Setting Standards and Expectations appeared first on CoachStation.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

To not consider these alternatives and opportunities to build self-awareness is limiting personally and inherently negative for your leadership development. Developing your leadership skills takes time and effort. However, research has shown that self-reflection is possibly a manager’s least favourite activity.

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MAY 3, 2015

Highly engaged employees are nearly six times more likely than disengaged employees to use challenging goals to improve performance, and more than seven times more likely to agree that their senior leadership team encourages innovation and creative ideas. (1) It is not about caring, but more about doing.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

At one stage he asked if I knew one of his leadership team in particular? To be fair, a recent structural change meant that the coachee/leader I have been working with was previously reporting directly to another manager, who reported to Jack. Continue reading The Importance of Leadership Support in Coaching at CoachStation.

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AUGUST 13, 2017

Trust is the key to meaningful leadership, relationships and influence. Continue reading Trust: The Cornerstone of Relationships and Leadership at CoachStation. Most of us know this, but how do we develop trust in the workplace and at home? It is fascinating to see people grow and develop.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Does self-awareness and an understanding of leadership impact really matter to organisations? Nearly all managers and people in leadership roles believe they make a difference. If it is not the leader’s responsibility to manage this, whose is it? I hope you can see the irony in leadership statements such as this.

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MAY 25, 2016

The post Expectations, Accountability and Leadership appeared first on CoachStation. In our short video you will learn why setting expectations is more important than ever to ensure that your team members are not only aware of but understand what is required and expected of them in [.]

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MAY 11, 2017

Continue reading Brand and Perception: Leadership Essentials at CoachStation. It takes time and effort to develop your reputation built on genuine results, behaviours, skills and qualities that others identify as strengths and positive attributes.

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AUGUST 26, 2022

The risk of not getting leadership and culture ‘right’ are significant. It’s about understanding how important leadership and engagement are. Yet, too often managers see them as negotiable. Gallup estimates that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement across business units.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Is integrity a negotiable trait, or is it one of the cornerstones of good leadership? Continue reading Integrity: A Leadership Negotiable or Must Have? I recently met with a client who I have known for some time in a different capacity. He is starting up his own business and it is a very exciting time for him. These are the inputs.

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MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. On the other hand, 62% of HR managers said that a successful onboarding process can improve the employee experience, and 54% said it can improve employee retention.

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MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. On the other hand, 62% of HR managers said that a successful onboarding process can improve the employee experience, and 54% said it can improve employee retention.

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MAY 8, 2023

Image courtesy of Kristina Flour on Unsplash One of my favourite leadership experts, Madeleine Blanchard covers imposter syndrome in an excellent post. Seek support : Talking to friends, family, or a therapist can help to manage imposter syndrome. Practice self-care : Practising self-care is crucial for managing imposter syndrome.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

However, it is possible to manage and build your self-esteem and subsequently, genuine confidence. The post Self-Esteem and Confidence appeared first on CoachStation: Leadership. These difficulties have been heightened over the last year or so as we deal with the impacts and effects of Covid-19 and related restrictions.

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JUNE 7, 2021

Listening effectively is a key cog in effective leadership and building trusted relationships. We have all been exposed to those people and managers who do not listen well. Listening Matters at Work and Home appeared first on CoachStation: Leadership. The post Listen up! Business Development.

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JULY 19, 2023

In today's fast-paced business world, effective prioritisation and time management skills are crucial for success. One area where these skills play a significant role is email management. With the sheer volume of emails we receive daily, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose precious time.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

The risk of not getting leadership and culture ‘right’ are significant. The Reserve Bank of Australia believes that the unemployment rate is heading to 3.25% by the end of this year. They then speculate unemployment will rise to 4% by 2024 in the wake of the economic slowdown influenced by rate hikes.

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MAY 13, 2020

Communication is key to effective leadership. Unfortunately, many managers do not develop this skill to the level required. As I have highlighted in previous blogs, the skills of asking the right question at the right time and effective listening are two of the most important leadership attributes to develop.

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AUGUST 11, 2015

People get hired or promoted into leadership roles every day. 1) The opportunity to develop our future leaders before placing them into leadership roles is an obvious one. Building employee skills, capability and awareness to be ready for leadership is ideal, yet is rarely applied well in practice.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

The post Your Roles, Your Time, Your Choices appeared first on CoachStation: Leadership. A concept that has resonated and contributed to many of my client’s satisfaction, sense of control and comfort as Read more about Your Roles, Your Time, Your Choices […]. Business Development.

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MAY 13, 2020

Unfortunately, many managers do not develop this skill to the level required. To verbally communicate well provides meaning and purpose. It allows for understanding and often, clarity and context. Purpose influences action and improvement. The post Communicate Effectively to Influence and Lead appeared first on CoachStation.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Leadership coaching and mentoring can be the difference for managers. Managers who are often challenged by expectations of meeting and exceeding goals; achieving KPI’s; leading teams and many other aspects of creating and sustaining successful business. The good news; this is incredibly common. It starts with you.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Time management and the ability to prioritise the most important tasks and actions has become more difficult. If the expectations set by senior leadership are inconsistent with what is actually happening within the organisation, then employees are much more likely to follow what they see rather than what they are told.

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JANUARY 15, 2020

Leadership coaching and mentoring can be the difference for managers. Managers who are often challenged by expectations of meeting and exceeding goals; achieving KPI’s; leading teams and many other aspects of creating and sustaining successful business. The good news; this is incredibly common.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

We may well be overcomplicating the language of leadership and business. Gabrielle Dolan: The Future of Leadership Conference, Bris, Sept 2015 After attending the Future of Leadership – Workplace Culture conference in Brisbane last week I have been reflecting on the content from some of the speakers.

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JUNE 8, 2021

Listening effectively is a key cog in effective leadership and building trusted relationships. We have all been exposed to those people and managers who do not listen well. We analyzed data describing the behavior of 3,492 participants in a development program designed to help managers become better coaches.

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

When it comes to leadership development, however, one of the keys to success is to start developing deliberately and early. It is problematic to concern yourself with focusing on developing leadership skills after they are needed. When applied well, coaching and mentoring can: Inspire shared learning: Leadership can be lonely.

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MAY 21, 2018

When it comes to development, up and coming managers and leaders themselves are just as responsible and culpable. Organisations regularly fail to set their leaders up for success. Coaching provides the opportunity and impetus for growth and change.

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JUNE 28, 2015

It’s hard to identify why but there are currently major gaps in leadership, in Australia at least. It seems that employees in the modern workplace are screaming for a certain style and capability of leadership, but current cultures are challenged in delivering it. The current state of leadership is not what is wanted nor required.

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MARCH 7, 2016

This meant from a young age I knew that leading, not just managing and working with people was something I would always pursue. My career from that point has almost always been in leadership roles within the retail, hospitality, finance and contact centre industries in Australia and overseas.

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JUNE 25, 2017

In nearly every case, managers and leaders focus on the output, result or outcome and ignore the inputs. In almost every coaching and mentoring engagement I have taken on in recent years, my clients have struggled to understand the difference between inputs and outputs.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Engagement continues to be a major factor in business success and focus for management. But only if you have not taken the time to meaningfully investigate the reasons why employees might feel the need to provide over-inflated scoring that does not reflect reality. We know this topic is big.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Few managers and leaders are conducting useful one-on-ones and when they do, often miss the mark in making them effective and productive. Two of the most important, yet under-rated skills for managers and leaders are listening and questioning. It is too easy to get caught up in the operational and tactical aspects of management.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

They can also be managed and influenced. However, the strong relationships and capability to manage this time and roles effectively is rare. Or, you have stopped going to the gym, or taking regular walks and your fitness and mental well-being are negatively impacted. Is it that you recognise that your friends are being neglected?

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

However, it is possible to manage and build your self-esteem and subsequently, genuine confidence. . We had stopped formally working together the previous year, however he turned to me for help in response to a situation he was trying to manage. It has challenged how many of us see ourselves. He was embarrassed and overwhelmed. .

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JULY 6, 2016

What makes one leader more effective and capable than another? The behaviours, traits and skills required of a leader are many. Organisations must focus on developing leaders early and maintain the effort once in the role. Individual leaders must also embrace the challenge to grow and provide more to their team members and employer.

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