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…
Posts by Sheila Wherry
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,…
What does inclusion actually mean?
The term “inclusion” can be open to personal interpretation, meaning different things to different people. This is an issue, because a shared understanding of inclusion is essential to good communication,…
Why it’s important to understand yourself
While it’s critical to understand your boss in order to manage upwards and establish a productive working relationship, it’s equally important to understand yourself. Indeed, this is essential for your…
How well do you know your boss?
Managing your boss is an essential part of many roles, perhaps more so for managers and executives. In order to do this effectively, it’s critical that you understand your boss.…
How employees can drive their team members’ good ideas forward
Ideas, even those with plenty of potential, can be rejected for a range of reasons, some more valid than others. Team members can help to drive their colleague’s ideas forward,…
The Key Aspects of Managing your Manager!
In Harvard Business Review’s seminal 1980 article “Managing Your Boss”, John J. Gabarro and John P. Kotter identified three key parts of successfully managing upwards: Understanding your boss and their…