Monthly Archives: December 2023
Three books I am (re)reading during the holidays…
What I am rereading: How to Know a Person by David Brooks – This book goes into the heart of how to really see, understand and value a human being. I have already read this book and loved it because … Continue reading
A hello to the people coming into my life….
I am a people person – I get a lot of joy and contentment from talking to people and helping them as much as I can. I am also always in learning mode – which means the sources of my … Continue reading
Don’t talk about the time your manager was not good to you.
I’ve noticed that in nearly all posts where we talk about leadership, we remember those managers: Who have shown poor behaviours Who have done wrong by us Who made our lives difficult I rarely see comments from managers who claim … Continue reading
My focus for 2024…
Friends, 2024 is going to be about these three things for me: Community. Connections. Compassion. Community because we all want to belong. Connections because every single one of us wants to be seen, heard, understood and valued. Compassion – for … Continue reading
If I knew then what I know today…..
I would have exercised more… I would have chatted to more strangers… I would have always listened to my gut instinct… I would have treated senior leaders like normal people… I would have spoken up in the workplace and been … Continue reading
The thing about Sasha
Friends – you will want to know about my close friend Sasha – who is a project manager in a Big 4 bank. Over the last 6 months, I noticed that she was posting and making connections on LinkedIn. I … Continue reading
It’s party season – some rules for making small talk.
It’s party season. 🥂 Here are the lessons I have learnt that will help for any social gathering, including making small talk with colleagues generally. 1️⃣ Interests outside of work. 🚴♂️ 🏍 Ask colleagues what their interests are outside of work. … Continue reading
When condolences are inadequate, be kind to yourself.
The father of a close friend died recently. When I caught up with him, I asked him how he was going and whether his family and friends had been providing support. He said his former manager had offered him an … Continue reading
How long does it take you to settle into a new role?
A former colleague bemoaned the fact that he felt overwhelmed in his new role – and that he didn’t feel like he was providing value yet. He had only been in the role 6 weeks! Friends – here is a … Continue reading