Feedforward: feedback that works
Do you like receiving feedback? Or do you like giving it? If the answer is no to either of those questions, you are not alone. Many people dislike or even fear feedback. And this is probably because people often encounter constructive, corrective feedback more frequently than positive, reinforcing feedback. We have encountered many managers and leaders over the years who have said: ”If I’m not saying anything about their performance,...
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...
Lessons from a legend and more in this month’s IMPACT
Welcome to the June issue of IMPACT. This month we focus on the importance of seeing patterns, how feedforward is the way to go, and why we should laugh more at work. We also share another of our monthly IMPACT HACKS (quick, practical tips for great impact), this time on change. And there's a story about a team that lets their guard down and connects. You can download the issue here or read it online here. Enjoy the read and please...
3 Peer Impact Hacks
Your peers are a crucial stakeholder group to manage with care. You need each other and the more you can have a great impact with them, the better you will do. Here are 3 quick impact hacks to consider, to connect and collaborate better with your peers, and jointly deliver with more impact for the organisation overall. SEE THEM AS CUSTOMERS Imagine that they are someone that you can be of service to, someone you can help and want to...
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? What impact...
