Is Leadership and Bullying a choice or a necessary evil? Leadership and bullying may seem like opposite sides of the same coin, but they have distinct characteristics and vastly different impacts on individuals and organisations. While both involve influencing others, the intentions, methods, and outcomes of leadership and bullying couldn’t be more different. This article…
Month: December 2023
Leadership and Management
Is there a difference between leadership and management? Some of you may agree that you “lead” people and “manage” things. Or is leading and managing a dynamic and symbiotic relationship? Admiral Grace Hopper coined the phrase, “You manage things; you lead people.” a military background tried and tested that phrase. This article looks at the…
The Power of Servant Leadership
The Power of Servant Leadership: Putting Your Team First is a concept that emphasises a leadership style focused on serving the needs of the team members and stakeholders rather than prioritising the leader’s interests. This approach is based on the idea that leaders should view themselves as servants first and foremost, working to support and…
Employee Re-Engagement
Employee re-engagement (make them happy) is not difficult once you recognise it is required. As a director, you may need to re-organise management because we all know that “People leave managers, not jobs”. Having looked at various companies and advised them on engagement, most of the time, it has been due to bad managers. Once…