Blog tag: motivation

For a sector so dependent on the productivity and engagement of its people, the tech sector has always been at the centre of a paradox – technical people aren’t known for being natural people managers. As a tech leader that puts you at disadvantage, especially when there’s a huge amount…

Coaching is such a broadly used term it’s hard for people selecting coaching or experiencing coaching to know what to look for – or for some to understand why they are receiving it. Indeed, when we are training coaches, they often report experiencing mixed reactions from the people they are…

Every leader or business owner wants to see more productivity, but there’s no set formula for achieving it. Productivity comes from a blend of an engaging culture, effective relationships, and being able to manage both time and stress. What’s more, creative people tend to need to be together to collaborate…

No one wants to leave a job they love because of burnout. Yet sometimes this feels like the only way out, despite the risks to career and finances. However, some people do recover – and do so while staying in their roles. For those that don’t succumb to burnout, how…

Creativity and innovation tend to fuel rapid business growth. Whether it’s ground-breaking design, new technology or a reputation for creative excellence – it can attract an influx of new business and new people. Add entrepreneurial leadership to the mix and things can really fly. The challenge for a leader is…

Is it really possible to solve unconscious bias in organisations? We are often asked this question. We commonly team up with specialists in diversity, equity and inclusion to assist in cultural change programmes designed to do just this. So yes, we believe there are ways to address and manage unconscious…

Creative people are often complex, and come with complex issues. It’s part of what makes them great at what they do – but not always easy to manage. Getting top creative talent to work well together calls for an understanding of their motivations and their behaviours. By creative, we mean…

This is a common dilemma we hear from many excellent CEOs. They are stuck in a conflict between caring for their staff and wanting them to deliver. That’s probably why we are often asked ‘What is the sweet spot where people are performing at their best without negative consequences for…

Motivation is often talked about, much researched, and prized goal of many leaders. Research shows it can provide a measurable competitive advantage, improve creativity, raise employee engagement levels as well as adding bottom line profitability. But what really motivates people in their careers, and how can organisations and their leaders…

People who are motivated to achieve are always looking to improve, drive quality and love getting stuck into complex problems. They are also notoriously bad at self care which over time can become a problem because this group of people is more prone to exhaustion, overwhelm and burnout because of…