Archive for July 2021
Why: a lesson in leadership and influence from Telstra
Why: a lesson in leadership and influence from Telstra. While watching TV recently I noticed the new Telstra ad, “Australia is why.” Have you seen it? It’s a perfect example of the importance of your ‘why’ or ‘purpose.’ By now you’re probably familiar with Simon Sinek’s “Start with Why” and Telstra has obviously been paying…
Read MoreHow the Best Leaders Inspire Trust – it starts at the top
How the Best Leaders Inspire Trust – it starts at the top Trust in the workplace; it’s a two-way street. Trust is critically important not only on a personal level but in our workplaces. When we have it, we can climb mountains. When we don’t, it can erode our self-confidence and our ability to…
Read MoreHow to become a more Influential leader by asking winning questions.
How to Become a More Influential Leader by Asking Questions. The secret to mastering Influence when leading people is finding the sweet spot. There you can point them towards your preferred action by guiding their thinking. Notice I said, ‘guiding their thinking,’ not ‘telling them what to do.’ The usual scenario… Here’s a scenario for…
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