I recently delivered a workshop as part of an eight month leadership program on "empowering our teams Empowerment was a word I hadn't used for a while, but in bringing to life what was going to be important Feedback may be a one-way street and the ability to cultivate trust, inspire others, or build resilience Trust and Psychological safety are understood and worked on by leaders and team members collectively, As well as leaders ensuring the organisation is structured to support an empowered workforce - there's

What does that have to do with this blog, recently I was asked to design and deliver a workshop for leaders No doubt there are a few more words you could add to this imaginary continuum, but my curiosity was more Influence is especially important when you may not have authority or formal power, perhaps you’re working The more senior your role, the more influence plays a part because you are no longer working with just people to recognise they have agency in any given situation, and this ultimately builds confidence, resilience

whilst I inherently know this as a coach, she illuminated the magic that unfolds when you listen beyond words Courage to dream, resilience to persist.  The powerful message here was that women work like we don't have children, and parent like we don't have A sense of purpose empowers us with clarity, resilience, and fortifies us with a strong sense of self Dana and the panel brought awareness to the importance of allyship in contributing to a more diverse workplace

A UNSW study in 2011 that looked at low performing workplaces (LPWs) versus high performing workplaces I use the words high performance and thriving interchangeably. movement inspired by Dr Martin Seligman in 1998 promotes the benefits of flourishing and meaningful work The Future of Work Institute at Curtin University, defines thriving as Promoting Purpose and Growth; Connection; and Personal flourishing  In 2005, Spreitzer defined thriving at work as the state in which

If you want to level up your emotional intelligence and well-being, having a wide range of emotional words can navigate human interactions smoothly and lead diverse teams effectively, creating a supportive work Overall, developing emotional fluency is a powerful way to grow personally, build resilience, and strengthen journey that not only enriches individual lives but also fosters empathy and harmony in communities and workplaces

part 2 referred to spreading your focus too thin, ruminating on the who what and where and approaching workplace sharing of ideas and innovation which of course results in further growth, agility, adaptability and resilience by choosing to focus on our strengths to execute a few key things exceptionally well that relate to workplace powered by Teamgage, our leadership programs, our consulting on talent acquisition frameworks and our SVP workshops

It requires work to do this well, to robustly share and align on our priorities. Its never one and done, and its certainly not a word fest or marketing initiative.

PeopleQ Workshop facilitated by Melina Lipkiewicz and Suria Ward We see this often, team participation Across a whole year an employee might spend 25 to 50 minutes giving feedback, roughly 0.03% of their working So let me ask you this, particularly if you're working hard to take action, and we know many of our clients Expectations are either low or static, and teams treat culture as a project, do some work after that loop on not just team level actions, but show people what the organisation and the leadership team is working

Pondering my days in corporate, I realise that whilst I loved my work which I was zealous about, the The great resignation is a reminder that bringing meaning to our work is more critical than ever before The work we do in helping organisations, teams and individuals define their north star is the most important The easy part though, to a certain extent, is the work needed to define it in a way that genuinely relates That to me sounds like a resilient thriving culture.

They are role models, demonstrating resilience and a steadfast focus. Embrace collaboration to demonstrate a workplace culture that appreciates diverse perspectives. this are attuned to the emotions and needs of their team members, creating a supportive and inclusive work collaboration and success, driving not jut organisational performance but also creating fulfilling work inspiring your teams to reach new heights and making a meaningful difference in the world in which we work

We bring our whole selves to work, even though we presume we can leave things at the door. A safe and supportive environment empowers people to bring their authentic selves to work, and this often Encourage cross-functional collaboration and create opportunities for teams to work together on projects and fast-paced business environment, provide the necessary tools, resources, and support for remote work This we've seen result in agility, adaptability, and work-life balance, which leads to higher engagement

Be clear on what the team needs to work on. Work on the fractured relationships and gain agreement on how to move forward.