Things I'm sick of hearing from my employees:
- Can I leave early today
- I'll be late in the morning
- My child is sick, can I rush off
- I've got a doctor's appointment tomorrow, is that okay
- I'm going to be late back from lunch, I've got some things to sort
I don't care.
Don't let office bullies crush your spirit:
→ Face them head-on
→ Document everything, and
→ Reach out to someone you trust.
Respect is your right.
Don't let anyone take that from you.
I hired you for a job and I fully TRUST you to get it done.
I don't need you to account for every single hour.
Times have changed, and the workplace is different these days.
People are sick of being treated like children.
All that should matter is that everyone is happy, and that the work gets done.
→ My advice to companies:
Treat your staff like adults.
That’s it, that’s the big secret.
- Give them autonomy
- Respect that they have lives outside of work
- Don’t gaslight them into being grateful for not being fired every day
Output should always trump hours.
I hate my manager because of what he did to me...
If you don't make people feel safe,
Your team will be saying it whilst they're running out of the door.
So, here are 10 things leaders need to do to make people feel safe:
Recruiters don't want you to know this...
(I really have to share it though)
Feel free to repost this to help any lower-salaried people in your network!
Here are 10 ways to get what you want in your next salary negotiation:
92% of highly successful people have a planned morning routine
They know it’s the foundation for a productive day ahead.
👇 That's why these 15 common morning mistakes can ruin your entire day:
(Shout-out to my friend
@RepaVictoria
for putting this together!)
Hot Take: 'Management Training' is not the answer
It doesn’t make the difference.
What does is the ability to develop specific ways of behaving.
But first, you need to know what separates the Good from the Bad...
Pro tip: How to become an absolute productivity machine
(and the answer is not a magical 'hack')
Instead, it's these tried and tested methods that separate the ultra-productive from the rest:
This is HOW you recover from a toxic job
(I have been asked by so many of you to cover this topic).
Save and study this cheat sheet.
10 steps you may need now, or in the future:
13 step framework for managing your energy and avoiding burnout
(Backed by Science)
Just physical rest isn't enough to avoid stress and burnout.
If you sleep for 7+ hours, that's only 1/7 of your energy restored.
Here's the 13 steps you need to follow to avoid burnout:
13 step framework for managing your energy and avoiding burnout
(Backed by Science)
Just physical rest isn't enough to avoid stress and burnout.
If you sleep for 7+ hours, that's only 1/7 of your energy restored.
Here's the 13 steps you need to follow to avoid burnout:
The ONE truth about leadership
(That you might not like)
Nobody, absolutely NOBODY, sets out to be a micromanager.
But it's hard to notice when it happens.
If you're micromanaging, you're hurting your team.
Here's how to stop:
My post went viral last week, and lots of people didn't get it
Lots commented only reading half of it!!
The biggest misconception was that flexibility is NOT possible in every industry or role.
But I'm here to disagree.
Don't fall for the "We're a Family" trap
Build a "High Performance Sports Team" culture instead.
In doing so, you retain a culture of compassion, belonging, and shared values.
Whilst driving a performance that everyone is excited to be part of.
How to build it:
Last week my post went viral, and this is what a lot of you said...
(From over 1000 comments)
"The hiring process is broken and riddled with bad habits."
So, here are 9 interview red flags you NEED to watch out for:
What do you get when you reply to thousands of comments in a week?
...Huge amounts of insight 👇
Here's some of the things that people have been saying over and over...
12 things that employees DESPERATELY need right now...
A management course won't make you a good manager
Only YOU can do that.
Being yourself is the real secret to success.
Not some textbook
Or some guy in a suit.
Trust your instincts and manage the way you believe in.
This is the way..........
49% of employees quit their jobs because of their manager.
There's no better list to tell you why.
Here's the 22 leadership red flags to watch out for:
Let's be REAL... Toxic managers can make work a living NIGHTMARE!
They 👇
Crush morale
Drive good people away
Wreck productivity
The best leaders don't tolerate this nonsense.
They use these 12 tools to find the toxicity and act fast to get rid of it.
There's TWO ways to speak to people
Only one is right...
1. Say what you mean
2. Twist it to hide your insecurities
Hot take: Micromanagers don't always say what they mean.
Here's what they say, and what really they mean:
Success isn’t just about what you achieve for yourself.
It’s about what you do for others.
When you see someone else thrive because of YOUR support, it’s a feeling like no other.
15 Uncomfortable Truths Every Employer Should Read.
Understanding these now will change how you lead...
Shoutout to my friend
@donnellycss
for this one!
Covering crucial topics including:
- Leadership
- Micromanagement
- Workplace Culture
Your title doesn't make you a leader
What truly matters is that you... 👇
- Make people feel safe
- Create a sense of belonging
- Prioritise health and happiness
- Appreciate and respect everyone
- Empower people to feel confident
- Inspire people to raise their own bar
The biggest mistake leaders make about culture
(Leaders, take note)
I totally AGREE with my good friend
@RenoPerry
Employees don’t care about:
- Company swag
- Jeans Friday's
- Pizza parties
People expect more — it’s not 42 types of teas they’re after.
90% of people find it hard to stay consistent
(Here's how to change that)
10 simple steps you can take to become more consistent and master anything in life:
Here’s the big secret to being respected as a leader...
Guts.
Your job is to create an environment where they can thrive.
So, be the leader who has the guts to put your team first.
Managers might hold the title, but real leaders make an impact.
Shoutout to my friend
@donnellycss
for this one!
The best leaders focus on:
↳ Setting the example
↳ How they make people feel
↳ Bringing the best out of everyone
It’s far more than a title.
Here's a wonderful thing: Success is better when it's shared
Helping others doesn't diminish your success,
If anything, it amplifies it!
Kindness has a boomerang effect.
And the world needs more of it!
Here's 18 ways to help others succeed at work:
Job security is a basic right, not a privilege.
No one should have to live in fear of losing their job.
Advice to the 60% of the people who do:
Don’t let toxic people mess with your head.
85% of employees are not motivated and are disengaged
Wait, what? 85% ...seriously?
That's right, 85% have had enough. But how can we fix this?
Here are 11 of the BEST ways to motivate your team:
REMINDER:
You don't need to know everything. Stay open to learning and keep adapting along the way.
Mistakes are natural; view them as valuable opportunities for growth.
Thanks to
@OzolinsJanis
for this illustration!
I hung up the phone, thinking, 'I'll never speak to you again'
I was absolutely horrified.
The recruiter told me they exclude anyone with 'Open to Work' on their LinkedIn profile,
Because they're desperate and not in demand.
Which is utterly ridiculous,
And cruel.
Pro tip: How to stop them resigning
(And the answer is pretty simple)
The fact is, the best leaders LISTEN 80% of the time so people feel safe, seen, heard, and appreciated.
Here are 9 tools the best leaders use to make people feel heard:
Two ways to lead people
Combining BOTH is right...
1. Lead with empathy
2. Lead with compassion
Empathy is about:
- Listening
- Sharing the suffering
- Creating a space where people feel heard
But here’s the hard truth:
Just listening isn’t enough.
The best way to infuriate a new hire...
(And send them running!!)
If you hire someone, it means you believe they can do the job.
So why the "trust is earned" nonsense?
It just shows you don't trust your OWN decisions.
Advice to leaders 👇
And to make the workplace better??
You guessed it... 👇
We start with the manager:
1) Remove the bad
2) Support the best
3) Coach the potential
It's that simple.