What leadership behaviours were demonstrated during the Spring Statement?

On Wednesday 23rd March 2022, Chancellor presented the UK Government’s Spring Statement. The Chancellor began by stressing that “our security is underpinned by the security of the economy”, setting out how the economy enabled spending on the military and support for businesses and individuals. A bold statement. The Chancellor then went on to explain his…

Who leadership prioritises?

“A leader is one who leverages their influence by using their experience to adapt and exhibit the right behaviours to influence any situation to create a positive outcome for all”. This is how I define a leader, but who should a leader prioritise in their decision making? All great countries, projects and even families have…

Should you always be positive as a leader?

As a leader you should always remain positive, no matter the situation, remain positive. Avoid being negative and wear your rose-tinted sunglasses – issues, what issues? Most leadership trainers, speakers, books, and courses tell you always be positive rather than negative, but is that really the best way to behave all of the time? There…

What to do when criticised as a leader?

You can do everything right, but someone will still focus on a single mistake. You can behave in the right way, but you’ll still upset someone. You can receive perfect feedback, but someone will also find a flaw in your armour. No matter what you say or do, people have their own preferences, bias, likes…