Laura Kelly

Leaders as Teachers

A lot has been written which implies leadership means helping others to succeed – but is that the same as being a teacher? How many business professionals have dedicated time to learning how to teach verses how many do it by instinct alone? You may have learned how to give an inspiring speech, but doesContinue reading “Leaders as Teachers”

Moving your business online? Get strategic.

Your business was doing just fine in its physical premises, but you’ve decided its time for phase two. An online presence. It makes sense, lower operating costs and a 24/7 global market. But its not as simple as wix would have you believe. Before you sign up for your 30 day trial, you need toContinue reading “Moving your business online? Get strategic.”

Communication is Key

Imagine a company with two identical sites, both sites roll out the same pay change. It gives the employees a significant pay rise by removing a complicated bonus structure and replacing it with a much higher basic hourly rate. Site A gets 100% agreement from staff to move to the new package, everyone is reallyContinue reading “Communication is Key”

Where Are Your Future Leaders?

It can be almost impossible to see your current junior staff as tomorrow’s senior staff but if you don’t give them the chance, someone else will. But it’s not just about losing good staff. Can you really afford to commit future time and money into recruiting from the outside if someone key leaves unexpectedly? ItContinue reading “Where Are Your Future Leaders?”

3 Monthly Management Exercises

3 things to do each month to become a better leader Make product feedback a part of daily life. As a leader you likely have a lot of ideas for your product with not enough time or resource to test them all. So, asking other’s for their ideas might seem like a waste of timeContinue reading “3 Monthly Management Exercises”

Being a strong leader, when you’re a new manager

You’ve had great successes in your career, possibly even having managed a very small team before. You get on well with peers and management alike and when you put your mind to something it gets done, and done well. This is usually when you, or someone else in your company, starts thinking it’s time forContinue reading “Being a strong leader, when you’re a new manager”

Tell People Your Weaknesses

It helps trick your brain into improving on them! People like to do what they’re good at. Annoyingly our brains actively encourage us to do what’s likely to result in success and to shy away from risk, uncertainty and failure. This is why Positive Reinforcement is critical when learning a new skill. At school itsContinue reading “Tell People Your Weaknesses”

A Strong Company Culture

“Shaping your culture is more than half done when you hire your team.”– Jessica Herrin, Founder, Stella & Dot Company Culture has only recently found it’s place in the Business Dictionary. But in the past 20 years it’s become arguably one of the biggest challenges fast growth businesses face and one of the key thingsContinue reading “A Strong Company Culture”