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Mind the mindset gap!
Nearly two decades after its publication, Carol Dweck’s book ‘Mindset’ continues to influence leaders worldwide. But while understanding the concept intellectually is realively easy, we often see people struggling to apply it in real life. Instead, they are stuck in the grip of comparison and fear of failure - aka a fixed mindset.
Which is why we want to provide you with actionable steps to help you transition from a fixed to a growth mindset, by addressing self-limiting behaviours, emotions, and thoughts.
- April 2024
Leading through Uncertainty
Are you concerned about the state of the world and what it means for your work (and ultimately career)? Are you wondering how you can make strategic decisions against a backdrop of uncertainty? Are you working hard to keep your team focused and reassured while the world around them is shifting?
If the answer to any (all?) of these is yes, you are not alone. Which is why we have done some of the heavy lifting for you and compiled distilled insights and resources to help you better navigate this fast-shifting landscape and spot the hidden opportunities within it.
- March 2024
You can build it, earn it, erode it, destroy it.
But what exactly is trust? And why is it crucial to your career & business success?
Continue reading to find out.
- Feb 2024
Who or what are you forgetting that will upset your performance this year?
How successful we, our team, or our business is today isn’t determined by the abilities of any one person or team.
To be truly successful, we must consider the wider context in which we operate.
Much harder than it sounds, but, for a happier ending, this is where systemic team coaching and development can help.
- Jan 2024
Mastering Tough Calls with Humanity and Decency
The crux of your role as a leader often lies in making difficult decisions - those that impact lives. It's daunting, yet failure to make a call often results in more harm than good.
So how do you make those difficult decisions and retain your humanity? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question or avoided taking a hard decision because of it, then this article is for you.
- Nov 2023
‘Sorry’ isn’t the hardest word. ‘Feedback’ is.
While Elton John may be right that ‘sorry’ seems to be the hardest word to say, it’s ‘feedback’ that seems to be the hardest to hear.
Let’s be honest, feedback is hard – often bringing discomfort to the giver as much as the receiver.
But with appraisal season upon us, there’s no better time to remind ourselves why feedback is so valuable and how we can get the best from it.
- Oct 2023
Two heads are better than one. But what about two hats?
If you have been in the workplace for a while, chances are that at some point you have been asked to take on a second role or assignment in addition to your day job. Double hatting can be a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, networking, and visibility. Yet, like most things, it comes with its challenges...
- Sep 2023
Courage Over Doubt
Picture this: You’re at an important meeting. You’re pleased to have a seat at the table, surrounded by accomplished professionals. Yet somewhere deep down you can’t shake this nauseating feeling that you don’t belong here and that you’re about to be exposed as a fraud.
Welcome to the world of Imposter Syndrome. A world that even the most successful people inhabit.
Here are three ways to manage your imposter syndrome, build your resilience, and remain courageous.
- July 2023
Don’t lose your oars!
Imagine a rowing boat adrift at sea without oars. The boat is at the mercy of the weather and currents – both with a mind of their own.
Why, you ask, are we talking about oarless rowing boats? Because many careers end up just like them – bobbing around, without clear direction, struggling to make progress.
Here is our advice for how to avoid being like an oarless rowing boat and instead planning a successful career.
- June 2023
How are you, really???
It's mental health awareness week, so we thought it's a good time to ask Liebfrog associate Sonia Lospitao to share her thoughts on mental health, what early warning signs to look out for, and what to do about them.
- May 2023
No. We are NOT one big happy family
Leadership teams often agonise over the exact wording for how to describe their workplace culture. And in the end they regularly come up with something like this: If you join us you become ‘part of the family’.
But work is NOT like being part of a family. And neither should it be.
- March 2023
Who are you???
How to grasp your personal story and tell it with intention and impact
- Feb 2023
How to uncover, structure & tell your personal story
Before we can begin telling our personal story to others, you must first understand it yourself. But let’s be honest, how many of us find the time to reflect on how we ended up where we are today? To help you get started, here is a simple tool.
- Feb 2023
The five elements you need to tell your personal story
All stories follow a simple structure; there’s a beginning, a middle, and an end. Within that are a few common characteristics. Keeping those front of mind makes for better personal storytelling.
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Why understanding, developing and nurturing a strong personal brand is worth it, and three practical steps to get started
Five tips to build your personal brand in a hybrid working world
To kick start ’23, we offer these practical tips for building and amplifying your personal brand in a hybrid working world.