What Is Resilience And Why Is It Important To Bounce Back? (Life-Changing!)

There is no place like nature to help you to understand what is resilience and why it is important to bounce back. Nature personifies resilience.  I have heard resilience being described as “a woman in labour” because, at times, it requires you to bear great pain and still deliver results. It makes sense. If nothing else, resilience … Read more

How Do You Leave A Toxic Work Environment? (Without Drama!)

  This article may contain Affiliate links and we may receive a small commission if you click on one of these links and make a purchase. How Do You Leave A Toxic Work Environment? How DO you leave a toxic work environment AND do so without drama? I have had to ask myself that question … Read more

Does Human Behaviour Change With Situations? (Let’s Find Out!)

In this article, I will share some of my thoughts on the question: Does human behaviour change with situations? From my experience, it most certainly does. Think about it for a minute. Would you behave the same in a Church as you would at a party? Probably not. You may sit quietly at a party, … Read more

Is It Worth Taking A Pay Cut To Leave A Toxic Work Environment?

Straight off the block, I would say that it is worth taking a pay cut to leave a toxic work environment. However, I am a different animal. I have strong self-confidence and fearless determination. With such courage and positive expectation, I know that better will come because I will find it. Staying in a toxic work … Read more

Why Are So Many Workplace Environments Toxic And Miserable? (Explained!)

Do you ever ask yourself why are so many workplace environments toxic and miserable? The question was posed to us recently in a workshop and led to an insightful discussion. When you consider that it is people like you and me who make up the employee population, it does make you wonder, doesn’t it? Are … Read more

How Can Congruent Communication Be Achieved? (Explained!)

When I am asked how can congruent communication be achieved, I always have to stop and gather my thoughts before I respond. It seems so second nature for me now that I think everyone should “get it“. In reality, It took me years to discover what it meant to be congruent. However, once I discovered it, … Read more

Is Congruence Important In Business? (How To Build A Legacy Of Authenticity)

Yesterday, a young professional, new to the function of Human Resources, asked: “is congruence important in business?“ At first, I was a bit taken aback. We were discussing leadership. In my humble opinion, there is no effective leadership without congruence. I assumed everyone would understand how important congruence was. I was wrong. A smile lit up … Read more

Queen Elizabeth II – The Sacrifice Of Servant Leadership

A few reflections from our Communications Team on this historical day. As some of our company’s team members gathered together today to pay our respects to Queen Elizabeth II, we could not help but reflect on the sacrifice of Servant Leadership. Hers was a life dedicated to her subjects and to serving them with grace, … Read more

Why Do Companies Keep Toxic Employees? (Compelling!)

It is hard to accept and understand why companies keep toxic employees. During my corporate employment years, I struggled with this – a lot. Then, clarity set in when I started to study Organisational Behaviour and Organisation Development. Do you know the saying: “When the Student is ready, the Teacher appears“? That is what happened. … Read more

Why Does Everyone Want To Become A Good Leader But No One Wants To Become A Good Person?

Have you ever wondered why everyone wants to become a good leader but no one wants to become a good person?! Without a doubt, you have seen one of the many articles, images and quotes about how to become a good leader. They are everywhere. All around us. Don’t get me wrong. There is a … Read more