Articles Written by Mac
Many of the articles below were written by Mac between May and November 2020. Some have been updated more recently based on his discussions during our leadership and management programmes with organisations and the follow-up coaching sessions, which uncover the many different perspectives within organisations.
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You will find plenty of crossover between the articles. Still, considering that everything LaPD Solutions offers is based on Emotional Intelligence (EI), it is no surprise that the theme stretches across all our writing.
“Enjoy and Reflect”
The Moccasin Approach
The Moccasin Approach is all about how we communicate with anyone regardless of who they are, what they do or the hierarchical structure.
It’s about how we must see things and also, where possible, feel things from the perspective of others first.
What Makes a Trainer “Professional”
I was asked this question some years ago, and I gave it some thought. Here’s my thinking.
I wrote this article in June 2014, and in 2019, I graduated with my master’s degree, which researched the impact of EI on Leadership and Management. My thoughts became a reality.
Psychological Safety through Emotional Security & Emotional Safety
This is a must-have ingredient for solving many organisational issues. Our main point is that if we do not actively encourage our people to say exactly what they want to say (politely and respectfully), then we kill innovation.
Do or Die?
This article was written after discussions with leaders and managers about whether to pause training programmes and consolidate for the rest of the year, or to boost development for their people post the lockdown. Don’t lose your best people!
The Ei Tree
Our EI Tree is a snapshot of how we believe an organisation should be working as a living breathing communally supportive organism.
We must embrace difference, openness and invite challenge in all we do. “That” will give us innovation and far reaching positive change.
The Enigma of Organisational Culture
This article was written primarily out of frustration and to help people (especially leaders and senior managers) understand how and why we push our people into silence and discomfort by our belief in what we do.
Leadership Surf Test
Do some leaders believe that they are popular and help up by their people and peers?
If you are a leader or manager, take the surf test in your head and see what you truly believe.
If we doubt what we think, perhaps it’s time for some leadership and management development.
Remote Office Pairing for Engagement
This article emerged due to the COVID-19 pandemic when the UK went into lockdown.
I became increasingly alarmed at the attitude to move our world online and the lack of understanding around the human issues of needing contact. People need people!
How do we like our Coffee/People?
We spend such a crazy amount of time and money on our coffee/tea and have all manner of different types and variations of these drinks.
Have a think about the irony around this as we seem to have forgotten how important our people are in our organisation.
Confirm Humanity
An amusing but thought provoking thought.
How far have we drifted from that caring, empathetic and considerate human? What have we given up in the chase for glory, success and company recognition?
Are you more robot than human now?
