We talk a lot about being purposeful and why it’s important. Today we take this forward into some of the unhelpful behaviours that I see some CHROs displaying which might not be entirely helpful. We share how to break free of busyness and align your CHRO role with purpose.

The role of a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) goes beyond just overseeing HR functions—it's about leading with purpose. We explore why it’s crucial to define and own your purpose to help you lead more effectively and make a real difference in your organisation.

Trying something new can be daunting, as I’ve recently experienced in becoming an author. New people or new experiences can feel risky but they often create new opportunities. What new thing are you keen to try but have been putting off?

The challenge of coping with change is one that we all come up against. The challenge of coping with change is one that we all come up against. I work with individuals and teams that are going through change, and I deal with periods of change regularly myself. It doesn’t matter how often we go through change; coping with change doesn’t seem to get any easier.

Emotional intelligence or EQ is the capacity to understand and manage our own emotions, and to recognise and influence those of others. High EQ leaders are more effective as they often have the skills such as enhanced communication, improved conflict resolution and increased adaptability.

Senior people need to recognise when they are being pulled into a downward spiral of firefighting. The most effective execs practice self-care and have rituals and disciplines that help them remain effective.

When intention and impact aren’t in alignment we see low trust, high anxiety, and poor performance. So, how might we diagnose a team in which intention and impact are out of sync?

Our natural negative bias often means we worry about losing our power and status, impacting our ability to form effective responses without emotional influence.

Between 15 and 21 April 2024, the Institute of Leadership celebrates International Leadership Week.

Are your self-limiting beliefs stopping you reaching your full potential? If they are, I think you can tell yourself a different story.

How easy do you find it to bounce back from disappointment. Our latest blog discusses how you can be more successful in recovering from adversity quicker.

I find that human beings avoid discomfort at all costs. Yet it's during uncomfortable times and experiences that we grow the most.

In this short blog, I discuss the value leaning into discomfort can bring.

Often our first response to criticism is to get angry or defensive. Is there another, better, way?

We lost our beloved cat, Patsy, this week. The onslaught of emotions has got me thinking about the value of processing our feelings in an open and compassionate way.

The world of work is tough, particularly for leaders, and we need to be resilient. But resilience is a state, not a trait. How we can build it to be at our best and support our teams to be high performing? Step inside for our view….

The highlights of the recent HEX and Trapeze HR collaboration - our webinar on the leadership shadow.

Building a high-performing HR team that also effectively develops its members can be difficult. Tom looks at how to do it.

The CHRO role is challenging, and a lonely place. Tom investigates why, and some of the key skills for CHROs to develop.

Great leaders give themselves time and space to reflect. But why is this a central element of high performance?

How’s your leadership shadow?