Posts by Kylie Denton
Do you or your team feel overwhelmed and stressed? Use this tool.
Lately I have been working with large groups of professionals working through their ways of working, setting future-facing goals and their operating rhythm. I have found that many of them are under the pump, run off their feet and feeling so overwhelmed so I want to put out a reminder to all leaders that regardless…
Read MoreYou can’t grow others if you are not growing yourself. Here’s why.
People leadership is not defined by your role or position, it is instead defined by your actions and ability to positively influence others.
Read MoreDo you want to get more out of your staff? Find out how.
Every single day I am developing, coaching or training leaders around important leadership tools, models and frameworks they should be using depending on their leadership challenge or opportunity and I wanted to share a model that I am pretty passionate about with you. Are you using a coaching framework to improve your team’s performance? If…
Read More7 Habits of Highly Effective People
When I first read 7 Habits, I was amazed at how closely linked the 7 Habits were to successful leadership and leading change. I see many of these habits in great leaders, and if you’re attempting to navigate change within your workplace, they will all play a key role.
Read More3 Examples of Leaders Making A Difference in the Workplace
I see many great leaders who make an enormous impact in their organisation or teams. Often, they excel at doing one or more of the following three things: Leading ThemselvesGreat leaders set expectations with themselves and hold themselves accountable for their actions. John Maxwell is an American author, speaker & world-renowned Leadership Expert. When asked…
Read MoreHow to Combat Stress & Uncertainty
Stress and uncertainty in the workplace often stems from not holding your people accountable. When your people aren’t accountable, performance and care for work suffers, and the flow on effect causes uncertainty and stress in the work environment. The key to avoiding stress and uncertainty is to address the poor performance as soon as possible.…
Read MoreHow Communication Goes Wrong
Unfortunately, communication can go wrong at times. And when we don’t get our message across effectively, it can cause many issues in the workplace. Here are a few reasons why communication can go wrong: 1. If communication is not clear or trusted, things can go wrong. As leaders, it’s important to remember that not everyone…
Read MoreHelping People Change Isn’t Hard If You Do This
Any successful change begins with the answer to one of the most basic questions about change: Why? It is human nature to want to understand the reasoning behind an action or a required change. The first building block of the Prosci ADKAR Model, awareness, represents this thirst for understanding. Lack of awareness has been cited…
Read More8 Critical Coaching Questions
The success of a coach comes down to the ability to lean in, listen, and ask great questions. Great questions are often emotional questions, questions that go deeper than just superficial. Here are 8 essential questions that you should have in your “Toolbox of Coaching Questions“: What is it that you want to talk about…
Read MoreMastering Difficult Conversations: Tips for Holding Staff Accountable
Holding your people accountable means being brave enough to have some difficult conversations. While holding employees accountable may sound confrontational, it doesn’t have to be. Just remember to focus on the performance, not the person. Assume that most people genuinely want to do a good job and aren’t being difficult on purpose. Start with a…
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