Today, let's dive into a topic that's not just about hitting targets but also about turning up the banter and fun in the workplace – Benchmarking! I know, I know it can be hard to understand bench-marking so let’s break it down!

When leading a team of people it is easy to get caught up in everything that they are doing 'wrong’ and forget to keep them engaged with positive feedback as well as constructive ways they can improve.

Everyone wants to feel understood and when they feel pressure or fear they start to protect themselves by shutting down and feeling disempowered. This is a natural part of our make-up as humans.

Far too many leaders are afraid to speak up for their beliefs, values and vision of the business - just to keep everyone else happy.

I'd love to share a little bit of wisdom, about what you can do with team members who are showing up late or genuinely dropping their standards, and how you as the leader can engage with them.

Here are 3 ways to tell if you are pushing too hard and are becoming ineffective and uninspiring to the people around you.

Since the pandemic hit in 2019 there has been a big shift in the thinking of the labor market. People started to see that there was more to life than just work. People started asking themselves bigger questions because they had time to think.

A strong company culture revolves around shared values and a clear sense of purpose. They buy into the cause. They see the slogan and think “Hell ya, that’s where I want to put my energy!”