Pollyanna Lenkic
The three mistakes that send leaders off the rails
Leadership is an intense paradox — a rollercoaster of emotions, techniques and styles. A Google search of the word ‘leadership’ provides …
Is our quest for confidence dumbing down our potential?
To be confident is an enduring trend that we have been seduced by. We compare it (confidence) in ourselves and others, we seek out wisdom fr…
Stuck in a rut? Exploring new frontiers is not just for the Enterprise crew
I’ve recently returned from the career adventure of a lifetime, working in Antarctica as a leadership faculty team member with Homeward Bo…
Men versus women: Why comparing leadership according to gender is harmful
It’s time we stopped trying to fix women and fixed the systems we all operate in.
Becoming conscious of the damaging narratives we run …
‘Why does nobody contribute?’: Diagnosing and curing a serial interrupter
‘I get bored when people prattle on and don’t get on with it’ shared a very frustrated leader. Things were taking too long and this le…
From rising star to fallen hero: When coaching derails leaders
Manu is a great listener who was always respected by his peers and had been selected for every talent program for four years running. Howeve…
Unpredictable leadership is dangerous, not disruptive
One of my clients Anneka* proudly shared the story of how in her early 20s her first boss told her that she was difficult to work out. This …
The rise of adult tantrums and how they affect workplaces
“Move down the train, make room for others”.
“HEY MOVE ALONG, MOVE DOWN THE TRAIN!!!!”
This was the rumble like thunder before the…
What we focus on is where we end up
At Headcorn, the airfield where I learnt to skydive many years ago, I picked up the nickname ‘Special Branch’ on my second jump. This wa…
Acknowledgement deepens a thank you
When we are acknowledged we feel more than just seen and heard, we feel understood and appreciated.
When we acknowledge others we show…
