by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Tips
APOLOGIZE EFFECTIVELY, NOT EXCESSIVELY. Just as I was about to commence a workshop, an individual (senior leader) entered the room, instantly capturing everyone’s attention. They proceeded to express their apologies, uttering the word “sorry” a total...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Tips
SUSTAINABLE HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS ENFORCE RECOVERYWe don’t just work hard; we recover smart! We all recognise the significance of taking breaks and rejuvenating ourselves, both personally and professionally. Nowadays, most organisations fully embrace this...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Tips
GO BEYOND BUSYBreak the ice with depth. I recently observed a guest enter a room where they were welcomed by a group of people in a casual environment. I noticed the first six people all asked the same question as the guest slowly moved around the room: “Are you...
by Derek Percival | Apr 12, 2024 | Tips
Without question, everyone has sh*t going on in their lives that requires our consideration. Despite this, we all still have jobs to do, so remember that asserting your professional boundaries and fulfilling your responsibilities is necessary, expected and...
by Derek Percival | Apr 12, 2024 | Tips
ARE YOU REALLY OR JUST PRETENDING? As I see it, authentic leadership is measured by how much you deceive yourself and, therefore, others. Recently, I observed a leader confidently proclaiming their ‘authentic leadership’ prowess to a group of leaders....
