Scaling Up -v- Metronomics
Scaling Up vs. Metronomics: Which Business Coaching System Will Help You Scale Faster? If you’re a growth-minded business owner or leadership team exploring business coaching to accelerate results, you’ve likely come across two standout systems: Scaling Up and Metronomics. When I first started as a coach, I struggled to work out why these two existed as separate systems. This article […]
5 Reasons Why the HBDI® is Great for Teamwork.
This article is based on one originally posted by HBDI Australia and I recognise their IP and expertise in relations to this tool. I would argue very strongly that communication and teamwork are the key differentiators between successful organisations nd those that simple putter along. The problem with teamwork is that it is hard work and hard […]
Do I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job right?
This is the third in a series of articles examining the key drivers to engaged and motivated teams. There are 12 key questions that measure the core elements needed to attract, focus and keep the most talented employees. The top 6 are: Do I know what is expected of me at work? Do I have […]
Values are not negotiable – they just are…
I work very hard with all of my coaching clients to ensure that one of the foundations that they build their success on is a very clear set of values. These values are so important because they are the basis of everything from making difficult decisions to how we treat other people. They impact how […]
Why do we continue to recruit our teams based on gut feel and intuition rather than cold, hard facts?
I work with individuals, teams and organisations all over Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. I am constantly amazed with the ‘laissez-faire’ manner that recruitment occurs, particularly in sales. Quite frankly, we all seem to be happy to: have non-existent or poorly constructed job descriptions, recruit to generic success profiles or none at all, […]
First, Break all the rules!
I have spent a number of hours in recent weeks working with one of my clients as they receive their Corporate Engagement results and start to work through what they mean. I used to do this as a leader in the corporate world myself. It seems to have become much more complicated in the last […]
Do I know what is expected of me at work?
This is the second in a series of articles examining the key drivers to engaged and motivated teams. There are 12 key questions that measure the core elements needed to attract, focus and keep the most talented employees. The top 6 are: Do I know what is expected of me at work? Do I have […]
‘How to be more assertive without being aggresive?’
How to be more assertive without being aggressive? Do you wish you were more assertive? Do you reflect on situations and say to yourself, “If only I had stood up for myself?” Becoming more assertive rather than aggressive or submissive is the number 1 way to get what you want and create a WIN-WIN situation. Assertive people are much more likely […]
Do you have a problem person or team that you are at your wits end with? Read on if you do….
I have used the DISC tool as an executive and manager for many years. DiSC is an acronym for the four primary dimensions of behaviour; Dominance – direct, results-oriented, strong-willed and forceful. Influence – outgoing, enthusiastic, optimistic and lively. Steadiness – even-tempered, accommodating, patient and humble. Conscientiousness – analytical, reserved, precise and systematic. Put simply the DISC Profiling tool […]
