Nowhere else is there such an emphasis on performance than the world of sports. Here, I provide some useful tips for all teams regardless of the particular sport that they are involved in.  Let me [...]

All too often we set off into the new year with a list of goals that are long forgotten by the time March rolls around. Lets make 2020 a little different by setting goals that [...]

Leaders are oftentimes focused exclusively on organisational objectives and performance. However, what many fail to understand is that both the attainment of these objectives and performance are reliant on genuine internal commitment. External performance is [...]

If your team is operating exactly the same way that it did three to five years ago then there is a problem and a significant one at that. Yes, contemplating change can sometimes feel a [...]

How has your experience of team meetings been?  Good, bad or somewhere in between? We have all unfortunately sat through meetings that seemed as if they would never end! Hopefully, you have also had more [...]

High performance teams are obsessive about continuous improvement. Of course they achieve great results, but those positive outcomes are a by-product of their striving to do everyday things better again and again with a high [...]

With the ever increasing pace and complexity of work, today's leaders have come to realise that they cannot 'do it all themselves'. More than ever it is necessary to surround oneself with a diverse, skilled [...]

Communication can either make or break a leader.  Here I provide three pillars of communication for effective high performance leadership. Listening is a priority Truly listening demonstrates that you value the opinion of others at [...]

So, what is a coaching approach to management? Today, employees look for managers that empower and enable them to generate their own solutions.  Someone who is genuinely interested, wanting to see them develop and grow.  [...]

A team exhibiting poor performance is one that requires urgent attention.  Below is an effective short-term response to help refocus and rework a dysfunctional team. The 3Ws Process for Teams - The Quick Rework 1. [...]

So, what is it that separates high performance from individuals that are considered merely ‘competent’ in their roles? How do some individuals end up being recognised as exceptional leaders in their specific field while others [...]

Everyone would like a vibrant life truly filled with meaning and purpose.  To live a life less ordinary. But can you honestly say 'yes, this is me'? Or perhaps, you find life slipping by underpinned [...]

If you are fortunate enough to already hold a leadership position then you should be aware that remaining stationary in terms of your own development is not an option! A key feature for successful leaders [...]

  Goal setting is a central component of individual, team and organisational performance. Depite this, oftentimes attempts can be half hearted or the approach adopted completely outdated. Below, I am providing you with a simple [...]

  1. Easing into your day. Instead focus on your most important and/or challenging task first. 2. Ignoring your health. How can you possibly perform to your optimum level if you are neglecting your physical [...]

  Very few individuals can honestly say that they are fulfilling their potential and working consistently to the level that they are truly capable of.  If you are one of these professionals, then consider these [...]

  So many of us dedicate years trying to achieve the goals and objectives of others. Concentrating and striving to satisfy the needs of our colleagues, family and friends for example but oftentimes fundamentally dissatisfied [...]

  So, how productive are you right now? If you think that this is an area that you might like to improve upon, here are 4 steps to set you on your way. 1. Identify [...]

Leading teams is never straight forward but when approached in the right way, effective leadership can contribute significantly to high performance environments. So how can you as a team leader promote and support effective teamwork? [...]

Every high performance leader understands the need to consistently drive both their own and others performance. Here are five powerful questions that every leader needs to answer.... Are you willing to take full responsibility for [...]

How many times have you invested your time, energy and money in attending a workshop only for it's contents to be completely forgotten about within a matter of days or weeks? create10 understands that for [...]

  How positive are you feeling right now? Are things going how you had anticipated and are you feeling in control; or is it the complete opposite? Perhaps you’re somebody that has an ‘external locus [...]

  Are you wasting your valuable time focusing on what others are getting wrong rather than on what you can get right? Maybe you have a boss that isn't listening to you?  Your team mates [...]

  Life is busy and finding the time to improve performance can be a struggle. With this in mind, I have put together three very short but powerful leadership lessons. Its more than simply knowing [...]

This is a useful exercise in considering the extent of control and freedom we impose on ourselves as individuals, teams and organisations.  In doing so, this allows us to consider alternative options so that we [...]