by Antony Tinker | May 19, 2023 | Culture, Leadership, Personal growth
Much has been written in recent times – particularly since COVID – about the role of empathy in leadership, but I would argue that exceptional leaders go beyond empathy. Those who can show compassion in leadership have an even deeper connection with their teams,...
by Antony Tinker | May 5, 2023 | Leadership, Personal growth
I heard the phrase ‘sucking the joy out of now’ last week and it’s really stuck with me. The ability to fall into over-thinking, to sink into negativity, to fail to appreciate the positive in any given situation, to hold onto resentment, seems to be an inherent part...
by Antony Tinker | Apr 14, 2023 | Leadership, Performance, Personal growth
Are you suffering from the modern disease of busyness? Every day we speak to leaders who are plagued by having too much to do, constantly juggling and trying to multitask. In western culture it’s become a badge of honour to be busy all the time, but the truth is, when...
by Antony Tinker | Mar 24, 2023 | Leadership
Leadership lessons can come from the unlikeliest of sources and, while the following story may be funny, it makes a serious point: good communication is central to effective leadership, and when wires get crossed, mistakes are made. Lucky dogs Last Sunday was Mother’s...
by Antony Tinker | Mar 17, 2023 | Leadership, Mentoring/Coaching, Personal growth
When travelling by train the other day, I witnessed some behaviour that reminded me of an important leadership lesson: ‘First, assume good intent.’ What I saw was a typical example of what happens when we let our biases get in the way, when we pre-judge others and...
by Antony Tinker | Mar 3, 2023 | Leadership, Performance, Teamwork
On the one hand, we know that leaders are busy people, under pressure. On the other, we know that teams thrive on being stretched and challenged. So an obvious solution to help both parties is delegation and empowerment. However, one of the frequent frustrations we...
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