Relaxation isn’t just for your time off
Everyone needs time off at regular intervals, to relax, recharge and forget about work for a while. Over the last 18 months or so of a global pandemic which has for many meant working from home, the lines between work and home have become blurred. And it has for many potentially raised the question: Am I working from home or living at work? Even if you love working from home, valuing the flexibility it gives you and the time and money...
IMPACT Magazine celebrates one year
This last year has flown by – we are celebrating IMPACT’s 1 year anniversary! We hope you have enjoyed the first 12 issues covering various angles on leadership impact. As we move into our second year, the magazine will now be issued every other month, with some additional contents. Issue 13 July 2021 In this July issue, we focus on how to do feedforward well, why managing change isn’t enough, the void that is...
Look for the patterns
Wayne Gretzky, as many of you know, is a legendary former Canadian ice-hockey player – some would even say he’s the best player ever. In fact, he is the highest point-scorer and has more assists that any other player in the history of the NHL (North America National Hockey League). And there is a lot we can learn from him, which is relevant to work and life overall. In one of his many, many interviews, he was asked what made him such...
If you’re too busy to laugh, you’re too busy
We all spend a lot of time at work, even if it’s virtual. Many spend more time with their colleagues than they do with friends and family. Sounds familiar? And when you spend that much time at work, it needs to be enjoyable and fun. That doesn’t mean that it has to be “laugh out loud” fun (although that’s great too!), but it needs to have great elements of joy and fulfilment at regular intervals. This in turn means that...
The Long-Game Leader
More than ever, the world needs leaders who are strategically focused on the long-term picture; long-term sustainable organisational success – not just their own short-term success. Have you observed how when a new (senior) leader joins a team/division/organisation they are typically expected to put their own ‘mark’ on it? We call this a ‘Ruler’ leader. Everyone’s eyes are on them; what will they do? What’s their vision?...
Generosity, strategy and legacy – topics in the 11th issue of IMPACT
We are delighted to share the 11th issue of IMPACT with you! This month we turn our attention to generous leadership practices, strategic thinking skills and how leaders need to play the long game. We also share another of our monthly IMPACT HACKS (quick, practical tips for great impact), this time on peers. And there’s a story about what a difference intention and focus makes to impact. You can download the May issue here and...
Book Excellence Award for The Leader’s Guide to Impact
