Lorna's Blog
Mastering the Art of Delegation: Empowering and Developing Others through Effective Leadership
At a Glance Delegation is a vital leadership skill that empowers and develops team members. Effective delegation involves assigning tasks to individuals with the right skills and resources. Delegation fosters trust, collaboration, and growth within a team. It is an...
The Art of Active Listening: Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Leadership
At a Glance Leadership involves more than giving instructions; it's about connecting and understanding team members. Active listening is essential for effective communication, trust-building, and fostering collaboration. Listening creates a supportive environment,...
Balancing Care and Candor: The Art of Navigating Hard Conversations
At a Glance Hard conversations are crucial in leadership to address negative behavior, conflicts, and unresolved issues. Balancing care and candor is essential in these discussions, where empathy and directness must coexist. Care involves prioritizing the well-being...
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Work Environment for Enhanced Employee Engagement and Performance
At a Glance Diversity and inclusion are crucial for organizational success in today's interconnected world. Inclusive leadership actively values input from diverse team members and fosters an inclusive environment. Building trust and psychological safety is a key role...
Mastering the Difference Between Leadership and Management: Unleashing Your Full Potential
At a Glance Leadership vs. Management: Leadership inspires and motivates with vision; management organizes and controls resources for efficiency. Key Skills for Leadership: Effective communication and emotional intelligence are vital. Key Skills for Management: Strong...
Navigating the Storm: How Leaders Effectively Manage Conflicts Within Their Teams
At a Glance Conflict in teams is natural and can arise from various sources. Leaders should approach conflicts constructively, fostering open dialogue and a culture of respect. Empathy and effective communication are crucial for addressing conflicts and building...
The Power of Accountability: Cultivating a High-Performance Culture
At a Glance Accountability is crucial for a high-performance culture, involving responsibility for actions, decisions, and results, fostering innovation and collaboration. Accountability leads to clarity, trust, improved communication, and relationships, promoting a...
Building Trust with Teams: The Key to Effective Leadership
Trust is not something that can be taken for granted within a team. Trust is the foundation of any successful team. Without trust, collaboration, productivity, and innovation suffer. It is the cornerstone upon which all successful collaborations are built. As a...
Develop Profitable and Productive Work Relationships
An organization's working relationships are what holds the business together. From the relationship between the employees, to that between the employees and the end customer, these relationships can make the difference between a business succeeding and a business...
Change or Be Changed: Overcoming Resistance to Change
No one can oppress you more than you oppress yourself. This is especially true when it comes to change. Why exactly is changing so difficult? Why are we so resistant to change? It is because it feels easier to maintain the status quo than go through an adjustment...