Pollyanna Lenkic
Leadership
The three mistakes that send leaders off the rails
Leaders often report feeling pressured, scrutinised, criticised and isolated. Leadership is as challenging as it is rewarding.
Leadership
Is our quest for confidence dumbing down our potential?
To be confident is an enduring trend we have been seduced by. Here are four strategies to help when trapped in the black hole of the 'confidence quest'.
Wellbeing
Stuck in a rut? Exploring new frontiers is not just for the Enterprise crew
Unsure how your time and energy is eroded? Here are a five suggestions that will make a difference to your energy, mood, productivity and achievements.
Leadership
Men versus women: Why comparing leadership according to gender is harmful
Becoming conscious of the damaging narratives we run about women and leadership will help to shift our focus and allow women to thrive.
Leadership
‘Why does nobody contribute?’: Diagnosing and curing a serial interrupter
If you are a leader who holds a senior role, serial interrupting can be destructive, even if you have the best intentions.
Leadership
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…
Leadership
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 …
Leadership
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…
Leadership
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…
Managing
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…
