by peteragnew | Oct 29, 2015 | Leadership, Uncategorised
Trick or Treat? Halloween is only once a year, but as we’re all too aware, monsters can lurk in our midst at any time. Many workplaces have monsters of their own, and one of those is the narcissist. You know, that colleague who somehow manages to revert every topic of...
by peteragnew | Aug 28, 2015 | Behavioural Style, Uncategorised
The Power of Introverts Our workplaces, the way we meet, the way we teach and the way we interact in a team, is designed for extroverts. Open plan, group brainstorming, team projects and high profile “celebrity” leaders are all part of the rise of the “extrovert...
by peteragnew | Apr 13, 2015 | Uncategorised
When I tell people in my workshops that conflict is essential if teams are to perform well and be highly productive, it always provokes frowns and an uncomfortable shifting of chairs. “Do you mean that?” They ask. “Could we just say ‘strong conversations’ or ‘spirited...
by peteragnew | Feb 28, 2015 | Behavioural Style, Uncategorised
Are you a one-dimensional leader? Do you focus solely on your natural strengths and delegate anything you either dislike, or that is outside your comfort zone? Everyone has a psychological comfort zone to which they gravitate, particularly in challenging...
by peteragnew | Jan 20, 2015 | Employee Engagement, Uncategorised
This is personal! Why? Because I have been in roles where I have stopped growing..I’ve just stayed in the role for a year too long or I’ve waited for that next big opportunity to come along to challenge and excite me. Usually I’ve been underwhelmed when it hasn’t and...
by peteragnew | Nov 10, 2014 | Leadership, Uncategorised
Do you work for a not so great leader? I’ve been privileged to work for some great leaders. I’ve also worked for some not so great leaders. The best thing is I’ve learnt a lot from both. I recently read the best-selling biography of Steve Jobs by Walter...
