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Why Leadership is a Practice, Not a One-Time Event (And How Our New Leadership Support Model Helps That) continuous learning leadership leadership community micro-learning Mar 17, 2025

Why Leadership is a Practice, Not a One-Time Event (And How Our New Leadership Support Model Helps That)

Leadership isnā€™t something you learn once and master forever. Itā€™s a skill that requires continuous learning, reflection, and practice. Yet, so many leadership programs are designed as one-off e...

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Celebrating 8 Years of Leaders Change Room ā€“ What Iā€™ve Learned About Leadership, Growth & Trust growth leadership relationship-centred leadership trust Mar 03, 2025

Celebrating 8 Years of Leaders Change Room ā€“ What Iā€™ve Learned About Leadership, Growth & Trust

March 2024 marks eight years since Leaders Change Room was founded, and as I reflect on this milestone, I canā€™t help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. What started as a vision has grown into a...

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The Importance of Process in Relationship-Centered Leadership leadership relationships teamempowerment Dec 23, 2024

The Importance of Process in Relationship-Centered Leadership

Recently, I spoke with a group of Senior Leaders about the concept of process in leadership, and they were surprised to discover that ā€˜Processā€™ is one of the three Ps in my 3P Relationship-Centered Leadership system. When I asked about t...

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Current Trends in Leadership Point to Relationship-Centered Leadership leadership leadershiptrends workplaceinnovation Dec 09, 2024

Current Trends in Leadership Point to Relationship-Centered Leadership

I believe a relationship-centered approach to leadership will get the best results. Letā€™s explore some of the current trends shaping leadership development and I will share some practical tips on how to embrace them.

1. Mental ...

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Cultivating Resilience: Embracing Change with an Experimental Mindset leadership relationships resilientleadership Dec 02, 2024

Cultivating Resilience: Embracing Change with an Experimental Mindset

In today's rapidly evolving world, resilience isnā€™t just a buzzwordā€”itā€™s a critical skill that enables individuals and organisations to thrive amidst constant change. At Leaders Change Room, we understand the transformative power...

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The Rex Principle: A Tail of Teamwork and Relationship-Centered Leadership leadership relationships therextprinciple Nov 25, 2024

Monday Morning: The Crisis Begins

It was a typical Monday morning. I strolled into the office, armed with my usual cup of coffee, ready to tackle a day of HR happiness and prepping for our weekly team meeting. Little did I know, chaos was already brewing. As soon as I sat down, my phone buzzed with...

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Unlock Leadership Success: How the 3P Relationship-Centred Leadership System Saved My Teamā€”and My Business 3p approach leadership relationships Nov 18, 2024

Unlock Leadership Success: How the 3P Relationship-Centred Leadership System Saved My Teamā€”and My Business

As a senior leader, youā€™re often faced with a tough reality: your management team is not performing at the level you need, your people are disengaged, and youā€™re under pressure to drive result...

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The Power of Great Leadership: Why People Leave Bad Bosses, Not Bad Workplaces leadership relationships transition Oct 28, 2024

People donā€™t leave jobs; they leave bosses. Research consistently shows that poor leadership is a significant reason for employee turnover, and a bad manager can outweigh even the best benefits, pay, or work conditions.

The Statistics Speak for Themselves

The numbers tell a clear story: leadership...

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Shield or Sword? How Great Leaders Help Teams Drop Defensiveness and Thrive leadership neuroscience positive psychology Oct 21, 2024

Defensiveness can quickly derail communication and block collaboration. Itā€™s a common reaction, but one that often limits growth. When someone feels criticised or misunderstood, they can easily become defensive. But why does this happen? More importantly, how can leaders help their teams develop sel...

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Emotions: The Key to Leadership Success leadership positive psychology relationships Oct 14, 2024

When Did Emotions Become the Enemy in Leadership?

In todayā€™s fast-paced corporate world, something strange happens when people step into leadership roles: emotions suddenly become the enemy. Leaders, who once expressed their feelings freely, feel pressured to hide their emotions and avoid emotional...

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From Bali to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons in Connection and Change leadership relationships transition Oct 07, 2024

If thereā€™s one thing Iā€™ve learned throughout my career, itā€™s that leadership is about people and relationships. No matter how strategic your goals are, the success of your team depends on how well you connect, understand, and support those you lead. Right now, Iā€™m in Bali, where Iā€™ve chosen to exper...

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Relationship-Centred Leadership: The Key to Building Strong Teams leadership relationships remote and hybrid teams Sep 30, 2024

In todayā€™s dynamic and rapidly evolving business landscape, the traditional leadership models are no longer sufficient. The most effective leaders can build strong, meaningful relationships with their teams, fostering an environment of trust, kindness, and strength. At Leaders Change Room, I have lo...

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