- Linda Murray
The 3 most important things you must do to lead a cultural change.
Read moreI think by now you understand that culture grows with and because of the people. You can’t impose a culture or tell your team what the culture should be. But how do you change a culture that’s toxic or no longer serving you? Last year I recorded a video for you, sharing some useful advice. You can watch it again
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Toxic cultures
Read moreIt is often said that people don’t quit companies; they quit toxic workplace cultures. If you haven’t worked in one yourself, you’ve probably heard stories of what it’s like in a toxic culture. Nothing, not even a great salary, will keep someone in that environment. A toxic culture can kill a company. It stifles creativity and innovation. It kills motivation
- Linda Murray
Who’s responsible for a great culture?
Read moreIf you read my last post, you should have a clearer understanding of why it is important to your company success to pay attention to your workplace culture. Culture is a fluid. Shaped by the people and for the people, culture, if it’s driven from the top, will support the growth and success of the organisation both short and long
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Is yours a company culture which attracts the right people?
in Career, Coaching, Executive, Leadership, Learning and Development, Peak Performance, Success, Teams / / 0 commentsRead moreDoes your team love coming to work? Or are they only there because they need a paycheque? Research has shown that when people are happy at work, they perform better and produce better results. That means your company culture is a critical indicator of your potential outcomes. Yet despite its importance, not many companies spend time working it. (If you’re
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Focus on the journey, not the outcome
Read moreWhen I lose weight, I’ll be happy… When I finish this project, I’ll be happy… When I make my first million, I’ll be happy… You’ve probably said something similar to yourself at times. I know I have. What I’ve learnt, though, is that focusing purely on an outcome is deferring your opportunity to be happy. Most of those goals will
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Goals vs Habits: Can they work together?
Read moreIf I ask you to describe a goal and a habit, how would you do it? And what if I asked you to distinguish between the two? What impact do they have on each other? In my experience, a goal is created by your own inner motivation, but a habit is something you do on autopilot. If your habits are
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The Power of Positivity and 3 Tips to Make it Work for You.
Read moreI remember as a child, waking up every morning to the excitement of a brand new day. It was like the blank page of a diary; fresh, new and ready to be filled with fun and adventure. And the best part? The days were always fun. Something great happened in almost every day. When do we outgrow that attitude to
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20 things to achieve in 2020
Read moreIn today’s article, I’d like to unpack your plans for 2020. I want 2020 to be an exciting and successful year for you and that means doing more than just setting goals which fade away after the New Year hype wears off. Let’s make this year different! Below is a list of 20 areas I encourage you to focus on
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Is your non-verbal communication de-railing your message?
Read moreRecently I had a client come to me for help getting his team on side. In many ways he was a talented leader, full of knowledge, and he wanted the best for his people, but he hadn’t been able to develop a solid relationship with the team. We discussed it for a while, but he couldn’t find any reason or
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The Powerful Stories in your Organisation
Read moreEvery organisation has its own culture and trying to change it is difficult. You can’t just issue a directive; people will stay in their comfortable, safe and established culture until there’s a good reason to move. How can you shape that culture so it’s constructive and well-positioned to support your business into the future? You tap into the tool which
