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To be biased, is to be human. Research shows it is almost impossible to remove bias - so the best way is to design processing and strategies which just avoid scenarios where its likely to show up. If you want to see 27other great ways to rebalance gender equity, check out our free report here (no email required): https://lnkd.in/gupyVFwE

When it comes to navigating your career it pays to work to your strengths. Here is a great strategy to look at your skills sets more broadly.

Understanding that we all have similar thoughts and reactions, can help you perform better under pressure. Listen to the full episode of Performing Under Pressure here:

Curiosity. This was the trait that a top Australian Sailing Coach said that they looked for in their athletes. And it turns out to be exactly what is needed to become a leader. If you are curious, you are open to learning. If you are open to learning, you can improve. If you improve, and remain curious you can achieve anything. Leadership is less a destination, and more a lifestyle. A way of thinking. A way of acting in the world. Once you embody the thoughts, and beliefs of a leader its very hard for you to stop. That said, leadership continues to evolve and new challenges require leaders to remain as learns. Stay curious. Its the defining trait of any great leader.

Its easy to forget, but the chance of you being here on this planet is 1 in 400 Trillion. You are a miracle. Often surrounded by others who are also struggling to see their own miraculous. Who could you help today? What gifts could you bring to the world?

How do you increase performance? Change up your routine, and do what makes you feel alive. What would invigorate your mind, body and soul today?

Critical conversations around your career, often happen when you're not even in the room. So how can you control what's said? Essentially it comes down to authentic relationships, and understanding we can only influence, not actually control. Being proactive around developing relationships, positions you powerfully to be able to understand what's REALLY going on behind closed doors. But how? By providing access to identify what's really going on when you're in the room. The mark of an authentic relationship is one where communication flows openly. Whether the topic be positive or indeed negative. At top tier consulting firm McKinsey & Company, employees are trained to continually ask for feedback from their manager. Managers are trained to deliver both positive and constructive negative feedback as required. In this high-performance environment, it is widely acknowledged that a person can only progress when they know exactly where they stand. Not in a state of delusion or hope. When you know where you actually stand, it gives you can decide the correct course of action. Authentic relationships then provide you with the best ability to design an action plan which is actually suitable to the perception your team have of you. This means that whether you are in the room or not - you can be sure that you have the full picture about what people are saying. Good, bad, or indifferent.

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If Opportunity Calls, Are Your People Ready? In a world where change is the only constant, preparing your team not just to face the challenge, but walk through it unscathed, is paramount. It's about equipping them with more than just skills; it’s about instilling resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Why wait for your team to be thrust into the flames to discover if they can withstand the heat? Proactive leadership means building your people’s capabilities before they need it. And allows you to reap more productive, engaged staff as a byproduct. In the ever-evolving corporate landscape, the true measure of success lies in anticipation – preparing your leaders today for the challenges of tomorrow. It’s about creating a culture where continuous learning is the norm, not the exception. This doesn't just benefit the individual; it strengthens the entire organisation, fostering a resilient and dynamic workforce ready to take on whatever comes next. Let’s not leave our people’s development to chance. Instead, let’s invest in their growth, moulding leaders who are not only ready for the fire but can also lead others through it. After all, when opportunity knocks, it’s the well-prepared who answer with confidence.

Hiring superstar leaders does not work. Here’s why: 1. They do amazing work but don’t transfer the leadership lessons to others 2. They’re often looking for the next exciting opportunity so don’t stick around for long 3. Have progressed quickly and often missing key skills All of these mean that the quick, cost effective fix – ends up costing HEAPS more So why do so many companies do it? Because they don’t know how to build leaders. Here’s where this report can move the dial. Our team have spent the last 6 months stuck in research papers, working out what works in building leaders. If you’re trying to do this in your company, or have tried and failed – this report will help you see what actually works to develop effective leaders. Inside the report: • What 416 construction executives agreed about effective leaders • How challenge creates more loyal followers • What clients, consultants and contractors rank as their top 3 leadership skills • How you get engineers to exert more effort • The style of leadership that gets construction workers to work harder • The 3 critical leadership passages to get right The report is completely free, no email required, just click the download button in the corner. We don’t ask for anything in return for this report, our currency is your likes, reposts and comments. Each one of these means a step closer to improving leadership for all of us at work. If you’ve found this helpful, please make a comment, tag a friend or share the love with your network. We think the world needs more great leaders.