‘How’s business’ and ‘What’s are the biggest challenge you’re facing right now as a leader’? These are two questions we’ve asked leaders in over 100 companies across construction, engineering and manufacturing sectors over the last two weeks. We’ve had some
Good Leadership? It’s Still the Simple Things That Count.
We’re still in full lock-down herein Scotland with things easing in other parts of the UK. A visit to the garden centre in Wales, to play golf in Northern Ireland and to meet a friend in the park in England are
Beyond Anxiety and Sadness lies Anger – Leaders Must Prepare
Out for my daily exercise recently, I was running along a footpath with a wide grass verge. I wasn’t alone in my quest for fresh air and that all-important opportunity to get outside in the midst of lockdown. Most people
What Really Persuades People to Make Touch Choices
It’s now Week Six of coronavirus lockdown here in the UK. Despite the sunny weather and some frustration about the lack of freedom, overall, the majority of people continue to follow strict guidelines by leaving home only in very specific
The Importance of Long-Term 1:1 Connection
It’s been a bit of an up and down week here at CommsMasters as we, as a team and individually, have been making sense of new ways of working, the unexpected pressures that now surround us both personally and in
Resilience in These Uncertain Times: A Series of Complimentary Webinars
During these extraordinary times when news becomes obsolete at lightning speed, we are indeed in uncharted waters. As leaders, more than ever, it is important to provide clear and confident leadership so that our teams move forward with resilience and
Communicating In Times of Uncertainty
It’s impossible not to notice. We’re all conscious of the growing concerns around coronavirus. It’s certainly something that is a regular subject of conversation and changed behaviour here in the CommsMasters office, as it is across our clients. As a
Why leaders find giving feedback difficult and what to do about it
CommsMasters Insights The prospect of ‘giving feedback’ can make even the most confident of leaders stumble over their words or struggle to articulate what needs to be said. A recent Gallup poll found that 69% of senior managers have difficulty
If you want people to take accountability – get out of the way!
I recently went on a touring holiday with a friend where I did most of the driving. On the first day, I discovered that this particular friend is a real back-seat driver – and doesn’t even realise it! From which
Changing culture starts with changing behaviours
Cultural evolution is essential for the success of any organisation. The ability to flex and redefine culture underpins an organisation’s ability to future-proof for changing markets, different customers and new generations of employees. The right culture provides competitive advantage that