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Secured the role? Now secure your success! How a 100-Day Plan Sets You Up for Success from Day One.

The first 100 days in a new role are critical for establishing credibility and setting the foundation for success. Just like political administrations crafting their initial plans, new leaders also benefit from a structured approach to deliver early wins.

This article highlights three key strategies: clarifying role expectations, assessing your strengths and development needs, and building essential relationships.

-  Dec 2024

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Flip-flopper or Agile Thinker? What Top Leaders Know About Flexibility That Others Don’t

Is changing your mind a sign of weakness or a hallmark of great leadership?

In today’s complex world, flexibility isn’t just an option—it’s essential. In this month’s blogpost, discover how effective leaders navigate the delicate balance between staying firm and adapting and pivoting when necessary. All while maintaining trust and credibility.

-        Oct 2024

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Communication, Leadership Karin Mueller Communication, Leadership Karin Mueller

The Comms Mistake You Didn’t Know You Were Making – And How to Fix It

Conversing is so natural for most of us, it’s almost as effortless as breathing. We tend not to give it much thought. Yet, our automatic, often habitual reactions and word choices can inadvertently cause hurt, harming our cause.

Recognising this Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella, made headlines back in 2014 by gifting his top execsMarshall Rosenberg’s book, “Nonviolent Communication”.

Many leaders may glance at the title and dismiss it, thinking, “My language isn’t violent.” But what if that assumption is wrong? Does what was once considered the ‘IN’ comms book still hold value for leadership today?

- Sep 2024

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