Connection over Content

April 21, 2022 Louise Thomson

Yesterday’s simple task was to update a leadership workshop workbook.

And the day ended with a very different workbook.

It’s been well over 2 years since I facilitated this particular workshop.

And NOW is very different to BEFORE.

The way you approach your work.

How you feel about work.

How you communicate.

My role as a facilitator, requires me to change.

Facilitating in 2022 is different to facilitating in 2019.

Connection over Content is my borrowed mantra.

My key take-out from HOW TO MAKE VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT EASY.

Chad Littlefield’s book will help you facilitate in 2022.

Are you into CONNECTING or into your CONTENT?

Staying ALIVE or ready for STRIVE - DRIVING RESILIENCE

August 19, 2020 Louise Thomson

Using the 3 D Model to help you arrive & STRIVE

Here’s what it looks like when arriving at STRIVE on the RESEILIENCE Dashboard:

- You’ve got your directions and map of where you want to head

- You’ve got emotional flexibility & mental flexibility in your control

- You’ve set goals & actioning them

- You know your experience of setbacks can be used to your advantage

THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP - Y

October 25, 2018 Louise Thomson

THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP - Y

Two three letter words is what I offer today.

Yes & You.

Saying “yes” to the challenges offered to you, saying “yes” to the opportunities to stretch you and saying “yes” when you feel vulnerable and uncomfortable is what you do to build your leadership.

I know if I had said “No” when I had said “Yes”, I wouldn’t have the leadership capability, wisdom and confidence which I had today.

In a world which is way too busy and the new ‘yes’, is a confident ‘no’, people are missing valuable experiences in life.

For women in particular, it’s saying “yes” to that leadership position in the company even though you believe you only have NINETY PERCENT of the requirements!

Leadership isn’t about you. Whilst it’s important to focus on your leadership communication, ensuring you understand the accountability and responsibility of being a leader; leadership is about others.

As a leader, your practice of leadership is serving others. You have the goal of bringing people along with you, enabling and engaging people to feel that they belong and add value to the workplace.

You should be saying “Yes Louise”, you’re right!