Perfecting the art of transparent communication and collaboration

You will never be accused of over communicating. Rest assured, nobody will resign from your organisation because they felt you told them too much! The danger in only telling half the story though, is that employees will fill in the gaps and create their own scenario in their head. That’s a downward spiral in the making and will often result in the wrong people exiting the business. Check out our hellomonday post on perfecting the art of transparent communication and collaboration.

The incredible power behind one simple question

For any leader, asking a team member whether there is anything else you can help them with at the end of a 1:1 meeting can be an incredibly powerful reinforcement of your commitment to their ongoing professional development. But remember to keep an eye out for the monkeys!

Empathy Is the most important leadership skill, says research

Empathy has always been a critical skill for leaders, but it is taking on a new level of meaning and priority. Far from a soft approach it can drive significant business results.

The core leadership skills you need in every role

Centre for Creative Leadership released the Core Leadership Skills for Every Career. These include self-awareness, communication, influence and learning agility. Which of these core skills are areas of strength and development in your leadership ability?