How can leaders develop a more compassionate style of leadership?
We know that compassionate leaders are more effective at bringing the best out of their teams, especially during a crisis. Here are four things that can help leaders find their…
Posts by Sheila Wherry
Five Easy Exercises You Can Do to Quickly Ground Yourself
Four quick exercises to ground you in the presence when you’re busy. Mindfulness is an important part of developing self-awareness, which in turn is a critical part of Connecting to…
What Does Psychological Safety Mean to You?
What does psychological safety mean to you? Amy Edmondson’s defined psychological safety as a workplace environment created to encourage people to express their ideas and be themselves, ‘the belief that…
How Important is It for Leaders to Stay Positive During Hard Times?
We know how important it is for leaders to be the touchstone of calm and positivity during times of crisis to encourage their team to stay the course. All humans…
What Makes an Inclusive Leader?
We know that diverse and inclusive organisations perform better and produce better results, and that inclusive leaders are an essential part of this picture. But what makes an inclusive leader? …
Does inclusivity produce better results?
Read on to learn how to overcome one of the biggest challenges associated with achieving a truly inclusive organisation. Any organisation knows the importance of not only setting goals, but…
Can diversity alone produce better organisations?
In recent years, more and more organisations have realised the importance of a diverse workplace. Countless studies and surveys have revealed that diverse teams perform better and deliver stronger results. …
Have you ever considered how your mood impacts your team?
A study published in the Journal of Organisational and Leadership Design found ‘the positive mood of the leader positively influenced group members at both the individual and collective level, with…
What is the difference between being aggressive and being assertive?
Aggressive leaders can be toxic, closing off relationships and their ability to generate outcomes. Behaviours associated with aggressive communication include shouting, giving ultimatums, using hurtful language, and non-verbal gestures such…
How to balance strength and warmth as a leader?
If you want to know how to balance warmth and strength in order to become a better leader, read on. I explore the essence of Leadership Presence in my book,…