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LeadDev Meetup talk – Turn leadership mistakes into a better future
I had the pleasure of speaking at the relaunch of LeadDev’s London Meetups on 11th April. Below are my notes from the talk. There’s no video recording of the evening. My talk was titled – Turn leadership mistakes into a better future. Leadership mistakes can be more visible and potentially…
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Be creative with recognition
Getting recognition for some good work you’ve done can make your day, even your week! It gives you extra energy and shows your work is valued. Yet, with so many positives it’s difficult to get right and too many times overlooked. However, by getting your creative juices flowing, you can…
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What 3 Words of Leadership
When talking with your teams, are there certain words you tend to use more than others? Through a variety of interactions (1:1’s, team meetings, workshops, etc), I realised there are 3 words I found myself regularly using. It reminded me of the what2words geocode system. Mine are mindset.balance.judgement. I see…
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Resources for all areas of tech leadership
Do you have a list of articles you go back to that you find useful for guidance and reminders? I do, across all areas of tech leadership, there’s a lot of great resources out there! Mine are saved on github so it’s easy for me to find and update. I’m…
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Show everyone you’re ready
Are you currently hoping for a promotion? Are people reporting to you looking for that next step in their career? These are common and reasonable situations, but I’ve seen many approach this in the wrong way. Here’s what I recommend to anyone… Show everyone you’re ready. I often receive lists…
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A leader’s greatest strength is…
Leaders exhibit many strengths to be successful in their role but I argue that self-awareness is the greatest strength a leader needs. Self-awareness is understanding yourself and the impact you have on others. Leaders need to adapt to different situations, often in a short space of time. Without self-awareness a…
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Every new manager must do this
So much is happening for a new manager. There doesn’t seem to be enough hours in a day to get everything done. Adapting to the extra responsibilities and beginning to manage people is an emotional drain (if not a rollercoaster!) This is why every new manager must give themselves time…
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Having a perfectionist in the team
Is perfectionism a strength or weakness? In interviews, I hear many candidates use it as a weakness but subtly intend it as a strength. The reality is, someone who is on the far end of the perfectionism spectrum can find it debilitating, even causing mental health issues, so care must…
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When to make requests as a manager
There are many things managers need to do and the majority involve working with others. Doing this in an efficient way that doesn’t disrupt others is a challenge! It could be asking a simple question or needing more in-depth information. The people you need have their own responsibilities, they could…