Practising for success Actively practising allows leaders to extend their range of capabilities. Purposefully work to enhance the skills you already have, along with identifying and planning how to master those that you don’t. Action steps: 1. Think through in advance...
1. Write it down Writing is something that all leaders should practice because it encourages crucial self-reflection. Whether you opt for a journal, an app or simply grab a spare bit of paper, the benefits are the same. Put it into practice Start with once a week...
Choose curiosity Highly successful leaders are decisive, but they also avoid thinking that they have all the answers. Be thirsty for information. By cultivating a curious mindset, you’re allowing the opportunity for personal growth. Practice curiosity by: Asking...
Mantle: Sue, please tell us a bit about yourself. Sue: “I work within the healthcare industry as the Flexible Support Manager at the Florence Nightingale Agency in Christchurch. Over the years I have attended a number of professional development courses – the latest...
Have you forgotten how to relax? It’s been a stressful year of intensity, ambiguity and navigating a more complex environment at work – and at home. Many of us have simply forgotten how to relax after seemingly endless days spent juggling and multi-tasking. Perhaps...
What is burnout? Burnout comes about when three factors come together with chaotic (and often life-changing) results – including experiencing: 1. Emotionally demanding situations 2. Chronic situational stresses over a long period of time 3. A state of physical,...