Helping organisations thrive podcast

Helping organisations thrive podcast: Interview with James Marshall As many organisations navigate the shift back to office-based work, a crucial question emerges: How do we maintain team resilience when some teams remain fully remote? James Marshall brings invaluable insights from his experience transitioning from managing traditional office teams to leading 100% remote teams. We'll explore: Key leadership adaptations needed for remote success. Strategies for maintaining team connection and engagement. Building psychological safety in virtual environments. Creating equitable experiences for remote teams. Practical tools for sustaining remote team resilience. Whether you're leading remote teams or considering a hybrid future, this conversation will provide actionable insights for maintaining team effectiveness in our evolving workplace.

Ever sat through a performance review feeling like it's just another box-ticking exercise? Or worse, found yourself rushing through multiple reviews, more focused on completing forms than having meaningful conversations? You're not alone. The traditional annual performance review often fails both leaders and team members. In this week's episode of Helping organisations thrive podcast, we explore "Future-Focused Feedback: Driving High Performance Through Better Conversations" with Daryll Scott. Key insights include: > Why daily feedback beats annual reviews. > How to shift from imposed feedback to sought-after guidance. > Creating psychological safety in performance conversations. > Making feedback future-focused rather than dwelling on the past. > Understanding individual motivations to deliver impactful feedback. Whether you're giving or receiving feedback, this episode offers practical strategies to transform performance conversations from dreaded obligations into valuable opportunities for growth. Link to the full episode in the comments below.

It's incredible how in-person meetings can elevate relationships to a whole new level! After years of digital connection, I finally had the pleasure of meeting Alison Petty Coaching in person on Wednesday. While virtual networking during COVID brought us together initially - leading to an inspiring episode of the Helping organisations thrive podcast where Alison shared her remarkable journey to becoming a coach - there's something truly special about face-to-face connection. In person, you pick up on the subtle energy, body language, and genuine enthusiasm that sometimes gets lost in the digital space. Our conversation flowed naturally, allowing for deeper insights and that invaluable 'human touch' that builds authentic professional relationships. This meeting reminded me that while digital connections are valuable and necessary in our modern world, in-person meetings: > Create stronger emotional connections. > Allow for more nuanced communication. > Foster deeper trust and understanding. > Generate more creative energy. > Lead to more meaningful collaborations. Thank you Alison for a fantastic catch-up! We also had the pleasure of Myrtle the dog! Looking forward to future conversations and collaboration opportunities.

Building resilient teams requires practical insights from diverse perspectives. I'm humbled by this thoughtful review of Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams from Cady Allen, a recent guest on my Helping organisations thrive podcast: "This book teaches us how to build individual and team resilience through Julian’s extensive research of established theories, and case studies from his broad and diverse professional and personal experiences – from coaching CEOs to leading an international yoghurt commercial team. I particularly like how Julian has used crisis scenarios, understood through different perspectives and applied the learnings in peacetime conditions. I feel this approach will support sustainable resilience and continuous growth. I also like the inclusion of therapeutic perspectives and practices, like mindfulness. Whilst these might still be relatively new concepts in some corporate settings, the book contains a set of actions at the end of each chapter, making it straightforward for anyone to apply within their setting. This isn’t a book that I’ll read once. I look forward to it serving as a reference guide and toolkit for me to use independently and with my team." Thank you Cady for taking the time to read and provide such insightful feedback. Your perspective on how the book bridges theory and practice is exactly what I aimed to achieve. Want to build more resilient teams? Get your copy, click the link in the comments below.

Is your company's rapid growth coming at the cost of its soul? Many businesses find that as they scale, they lose the very essence that made them special in the first place. The unique spirit that once drove innovation and attracted top talent begins to fade, replaced by generic corporate values and a diluted culture. In the latest episode of Helping organisations thrive podcast we tackle this critical issue head-on. Mark Sampson shares insights on how to maintain your team's spirit and culture during periods of rapid growth. Key takeaways: > The importance of focusing on your CORE: Customer, Origin, Reason, and Ethos. > Why your origin story is discovered, not created. > Practical strategies for incorporating core values into daily actions. > Building a strong culture in hybrid working environments. Don't let growth compromise your company's identity. Learn how to scale while staying true to what makes your organisation unique. Link to the full episode in the comments below.

A great conversation with Julian Roberts, about how Spiritual Competence (SQ) is to complete Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Leadership of tomorrow. #emotionalintelligence #leadership

It is a myth that a group of resilient individuals will create a resilient team, Recent studies (link to one in the comments below) have shed new light on team resilience, challenging conventional wisdom. In our rapidly evolving business landscape, understanding this concept is more than academic—it's a competitive necessity. Here's what you need to know: > Team resilience is more than the sum of individual resilience. > It's a dynamic process, not a static trait. > Leadership plays a crucial role in fostering team resilience. > Psychological safety and team trust are foundational. > Post-adversity growth is possible and should be cultivated. Did you know? Teams with high mental model accuracy show higher adaptive performance during unforeseen breakdowns. Transformational leadership has been linked to increased team resilience. Resilient teams often demonstrate a "growth trajectory" after overcoming challenges. Is your organisation or team actively building resilience? It might be the difference between weathering the storm and thriving through it.

A great insight from Julian Roberts’s podcast 🎙️on how processing what is happening within us before we project outwards is an effective leadership skill (and I’d say life skill too).

Ever felt like you've hit rock bottom in your leadership journey? In latest Helping organisations thrive podcast episode, we dive into an incredible story of resilience that every leader needs to hear. My guest, Lia Evans, a world record holder, shares how a dramatic rescue from a failed rowing attempt around Great Britain became the catalyst for ultimate success. Key takeaways for leaders: > How to transform setbacks into stepping stones. > The power of resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. > Strategies for building and motivating high-performance teams. > The importance of adaptability when plans go awry. Whether you're navigating rough waters in your organisation or striving for your own 'world record', this episode offers invaluable insights on turning failure into triumph. Don't miss this powerful testament to the human spirit and its application to leadership. Link to the full episode in the comments below.

I recently had an insightful conversation with Julian Roberts 👇 on the overwhelming nature of constant disruption and how leaders are navigating it. Here are some key takeaways from our chat: ⛓️💥 Leaders are stretched thin - it’s not just the speed of change, but the sheer amount coming at them from all directions while trying to keep day to day operations going. The layering of disruptions, like economic challenges and global uncertainties, only adds to the overwhelm. 🔑 Managing change alone isn’t enough - disruptions are more emotional and unpredictable, requiring strategic change leadership to guide teams through ongoing, multifaceted challenges, rather than just managing a process. 🤹♀️ Capacity building is crucial - both for leaders and teams. Without creating the space, making the time for it, to process and reflect on change, burnout becomes real threat. 🌊 Change feels relentless - disruptions come in waves, without the breaks that traditional change used to offer. It’s not about tackling one thing at a time but navigating overlapping changes all at once. 😫 Overwhelm is the new challenge not resistance - it’s okay to admit that the constant disruptions are exhausting. Leaders need to be okay with asking for help and finding ways to slow down, even when everything feels urgent With constant disruption and overlapping change, how are you as leaders building your organisational change muscle to flex and adapt in response to change - creating the capacity to effectively lead through change? #changeleadership #transformation #culturechange https://lnkd.in/gFq-54si