Last Monday, 30th July, was International Day of Friendship, an event based on the recognition of the relevance and importance of friendship as a “noble and valuable sentiment in the lives of human beings around the world.” This global initiative came from a proposal made by UNESCO which was taken up by the UN General […]
Live Mint: Companies must invest in coaches, not cheerleaders
Our CEO Julia Lindsay recently spoke to livemint about how to select the right executive coach to ensure success. “The first basic rule is making sure that the executive is ready and willing to be coached. Second, executives should be allowed to choose who they want to work with. While great chemistry forms the foundation of […]
Active listening is the key to engaging employees
In the latest installment of her regular column, our CEO Julia Lindsay wrote an article for HRD Connect about how we can use active listening to engage employees, especially when budgets are under constant pressure. “Listening is a vital skill for leaders… By actively listening you show you are interested in colleagues’ thoughts and opinions. This is a type of Recognition […]
Which leadership style will win the World Cup?
Even if you’re not a football supporter, it is hard to escape the World Cup at the moment. Germany’s history-making exit, the use of VAR and England’s promising progression to the quarter-finals are all hitting the headlines. A variety of leadership styles from both managers and captains are on display which makes for interesting viewing […]
Maximizing focus at work and ‘time on task’
In the second installment of her regular column, our CEO Julia Lindsay wrote an article for HRD Connect about how we can maximize focus and time on task in our VUCA world. “Leaders can create environments where people want to learn, where they get things done and done well. They can provide focus and enable people to spend more time […]