by Sue Winton | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog, Coaching, Leadership
When it comes to blue-sky thinking, how often do you find the time to do it while staring at the blue sky? It’s normal for leaders to find there are times when our thinking becomes static, or worse, hits a wall. No matter how much we sit at our desks and turn...
by Sue Winton | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, Communication, Leadership
Once someone attains a leadership position they have worked towards, through refining their abilities, increasing their knowledge and honing their management, they plateau. Why does this happen? Often because the path to leadership is about engaging with yourself,...
by Sue Winton | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog, Communication, Leadership, Leadership development
Heading up a growing business, you need a team you can trust to build the company with you. And that trust works both ways, as you will only get the vital team commitment and valuable contribution you need if you have built staff’s trust in you. Fundamental to trust...
by Sue Winton | Apr 12, 2019 | Blog, Leadership
Almost two-fifths of UK businesses have seen an increase in stress-related absences over the past year, with managers and management style increasingly being blamed, a CIPD survey has found. The majority of respondents said heavy workloads (62 per cent) were to blame...
by Sue Winton | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog, Communication, Leadership, Leadership development, Listening
“Most of the successful people I’ve known are the ones who do more listening than talking.”–Bernard Baruch A good leader is a great listener and listening is THE most important skill for leaders to master. It is critical for effective...
by Sue Winton | Dec 14, 2018 | Blog, Coaching, Leadership
The impact a leader has directly influences the success or otherwise of the organisation. Ineffective leadership hinders the degree to which a company or organization thrives. A leader wears many hats and plays a vital role in executing strategy, inspiring trust,...
