Great Leadership Depends on a Higher Purpose
It’s not what you do as a leader, but why and how you do it. “Purpose-driven” organizations have intersected with the mainstream for years. Most…
Building Savvy
The F-word: Fortitude
Each year starts with hopes, ample resolutions and huge goals. We move from the past towards the new. Then reality hits. Life happens. We miss…
Is Political Savvy Gender Neutral?
I’ve coached corporate leaders across industries and cultures, and one thing I can definitely say is that Political Savvy is critical for everyone to master. I have not…
Purpose & the Art of Conversation
The world of work has changed, and so must review conversations.
4 Career Questions to ask a team member who’s thinking of leaving
“One of my team members wants to leave for more money and a bigger title. How can I offer support for this decision?” It’s the…
Wounding the King: Digital HR and the Rise of Human-Centric skills
With the rise of HR digitalisation, there’s much talk on how HR functions drive change and own enterprise systems.
Breaking the myth that people are only focused on money – purpose matters and shows results
Do employees have a preference for their Manager's values versus the Organisation's values?
Beg, Borrow or Steal. Idea Theft
A few weeks ago, a PhD student called to ask for my advice.
I actually really like my job, it’s the politics I can’t stand
The HR head of a global pharmaceutical company recently asked me, “Can you really teach managers to be political savvy? It’s intuitive, isn’t it? You…
You Can’t Stand Out If You Don’t Stand Up
My recent webinar on political savvy at the Wirl Summit reminded me of the many excuses we make: not talking about what we do; not…
Article on Womenetics – Taking the Self Out of Self-Promotion
Written by Sybil McLain-Topel for Womenetics. Jane Horan saves companies money by saving careers.She gives examples in her book, “I Wish I’d Known That Earlier…
No Time For Politics…
A senior human resource manager running down the hallway huffed, “I don’t have time for politics. If this is the way things work – I’m outta here.” Frustrated…
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