by Nicole Bachmann | Jun 9, 2026 | Articles
One of the things that drives me nuts about business sometimes, is the waste of energy, resources and productivity that bad leadership provides. Yes, I use the word ‘provides’ deliberately, because, of course, bad leadership never recognises itself as such,...
by Nicole Bachmann | Mar 17, 2026 | Articles
In hierarchical systems having people follow you if you’re the leader is an occupational hazard. It just happens. Your position lends you authority, independent of your own personal capability as a leader. Wasn’t that nice, while it...
by Nicole Bachmann | Feb 23, 2026 | Articles
How much feedback do you receive from your people and the business? How much feedback do you give your people on a day-to-day basis? What kind of feedback are you giving them? Adaptive? Affirmative? A good balance of the...
by Nicole Bachmann | Jan 27, 2026 | Articles
Empathy you might be aware of – as a personal skill in dealing with people and understanding what’s really going on for them. But, what does that mean in the context of an organisation? And how do you create an empathetic organisation? An...
by Nicole Bachmann | Jan 6, 2026 | Articles
Courage is critical for leaders and for business success. I doubt this will come as a surprise to you – especially if you have been leading an organisation or department for some time. The question is, how does courage manifest itself in the business...