Leaders constantly face challenges and ambiguity. As a leader, what are you doing to develop yourself? Are you aware of your blind spots, and what are you doing to address them?
Like many skills, it is important to master them yourself before you attempt to help others develop them. Taking responsibility for your own growth is an essential part of the leadership journey. Read the resources below on the experience of being a leader, and how to grow.
Transformation Education by Ben Grant
This article explores how many factors affect change within an organisation, focusing on individual differences.
Meaning in a Machine World: 3 Things Business Leaders Can Do to Support Individuals Through the Disruptions of the 21st Century by Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi
The article highlights the impact of automation on the workforce and the importance of workers developing high-level cognitive skills that are difficult to automate.
Alaskan Awakening: Tapping Into Self-Leadership for Global Health by Dr. Amina Aitsi-Selmi
This piece will take you through Dr. Amina's journey from an ordinary medical student to a career in global public health. It's about the pursuit of dreams and goals.
Making Compound Growth Personal by Nick Mayhew
The article encourages readers to invest in themselves for personal growth and well-being.
How Can a Leadership Training Programme Help You? By David Gray
The article discusses the importance of leadership skills in the modern workplace and highlights the significance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence (EQ) for effective leadership.
Radical Decluttering by Nick Mayhew
Struggling with having a clear sense of purpose? Here are some solutions.
Coaching as Investment by Annie Armit
Annie Armit, senior personal coach, talks about the importance of coaching as an investment in personal and professional growth.
Resolutions: How Full Is That Cup? By Nick Mayhew
The article discusses resolution and the challenges individuals face when dealing with competing needs and wants.
The Shock of Reality by Nick Mayhew
Nick Mayhew discusses the process individuals go through when facing a reality check or shock due to a significant gap between their expectations and reality.
Mind Coding by Nick Mayhew
The article goes over the importance of understanding and managing one's neurome, which is the complex system in the brain responsible for thoughts and emotions.
To Lead Others, Start With Yourself by David Gray
Do you lead yourself before leading others? Here is a discussion of why this is so important.
Power in the Workplace by Bert Stemarthe
The article explores the positive and negative aspects of power in the workplace, detailing different types of power and how they are often used.
What is Your Leadership Approach? By Alice Davies & Matt Dunaway
The article discusses the importance of assessing and improving one's leadership approach.
Characteristics of Visionary Leaders by David Gray
Visionary leaders possess distinct qualities that set them apart. Read more by David Gray in this article.
Self-Care by Alice Davies
This article stresses the value of resilience and self-care, particularly in the context of making New Year's resolutions.
