Posts by Kylie Denton
3 Common Mistakes in Change Management
I have previously shared a great tool I use for change in teams or business. It is called the ADKAR model. It is a goal-oriented management model that guides individual and organisational change. If you have not seen that yet, you may click here to read all about it. There are a few common mistakes…
Read MoreThe Emotional Bank Account of Communications
The Emotional Bank Account Today, I’d like to share a concept with you called “The Emotional Bank Account” and I would like you to think of it in the context of communication in leadership. Stephen R. Covey, author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families”, defines an emotional bank account as one’s relationship with…
Read MoreNeed a tool so you can lead change in your team?
One thing I love about my role is I get to share with leaders a model or a framework for any leadership challenge they have. And trust there is a model or framework out there for them all leadership topics – feedback, managing under performance, coaching, communication and leading change is not different. It is…
Read MoreA Great Model for Communication
The 5 W’s & H Model for Communication The 5 W’s & H model was developed by a journalist. It’s no surprise that someone whose job is storytelling understands the importance of communication. And the same rule applies for communicating inside an organisation. If you want to ensure that you don’t forget critical details in…
Read MoreThe Secret to Making Change Stick!
I made a commitment to my business that I would run a FREE virtual and live workshop weekly on a leadership topic that I know leaders need support in one of those topics is “Leading Change”. A question I get asked all the time is —- “How do I get my team to buy into…
Read More10 Secrets to Being a Great Communicator
Communication is the real work of leadership; you simply can’t become a great leader until you are a great communicator. Nothing happens until something is communicated. Great communicators inspire people. They create a connection that is real, emotional, and personal. And great communicators forge this connection through an understanding of people and an ability to…
Read More7 Reasons Why People Don’t Like Change
There was some research done by Mount Eliza Business School who found that over 70% of change initiatives failed due to people resistance. Not because they were not good ideas. Not because they were not backed by sound analysis, but because they didn’t bring the people along with them. As a leader it is critically important that…
Read More2 Tips for Holding Your People Accountable
If you want to become a great coach who is responsible for improving workplace culture and productivity, then there is one model that you need to know. The GROW model is the best model for coaching leaders who want to coach for performance. GROW stands for… Goal, Reality, Options, & Will. This 4-step model allows you to approach coaching in a structured…
Read MoreDon’t Give Feedback Before Reading This!
For the past few weeks, I have been running a FREE weekly workshop on effective communication in leadership. Over 200 people have been registering for it so clearly there is a massive need for help in this space, so I wanted to share with you one of the key aspects of great communication. “Give Feedback often”. The word feedback can have negative connotations for some people. As…
Read MoreThe Secret to Making Change Stick!
I made a commitment to my business that I would run a FREE virtual and live workshop weekly on a leadership topic that I know leaders need support in one of those topics is “Leading Change”. A question I get asked all the time is —- “How do I get my team to buy into…
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