by sharpPencils01 | Apr 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
When it comes to improving accountability in the workplace, leaders tend to focus on having a “difficult” conversation, provide “constructive “feedback or prepare for a “courageous” conversation. The very idea of having a conversation along these lines can trigger...
by sharpPencils01 | Jan 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’ve taken a break over the recent festive season its possible you are still walking on air after a break from routine. Add in time with family, friends, delicious food, sunshine and sleep and its hard not to be walking lighter when you return to work. Refreshed...
by sharpPencils01 | Jun 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
What choices are you making about how you live your life? As a leader? As a human? What vision have you created for yourself? What goals have you set to achieve that vision? Give yourself a clear, specific focus and your brain is likely to find the information and...
by sharpPencils01 | Apr 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
I loved Geography at school. “Borders and Boundaries” was my all-time favorite unit. I am still fascinated by the divisions in our natural and built environments, our social and economic landscapes. Rivers and dams. Forest and farm. Residential and commercial. Work...
by sharpPencils01 | Apr 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Busy”, “fine”, “good”, “great”, “OK”. Heard these already this morning? Perhaps it was you, or perhaps it was others in response to your “Hi, how are you?”. Too often we swap meaningless words and miss the opportunity to really connect with another human. Connection...
by sharpPencils01 | Jan 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Increasingly I hear leaders bemoan that there is not enough accountability in their organisation. The typical solution for this problem seems to be learning how to have a “Difficult Conversation”. And it’s a popular solution. Check out the room allocations in any CBD...
