What Conditions Are You Creating For Your Team To Thrive?
It's not about what happens to us, but how we consciously respond to what happens. Leaders make choices, therefore creating circumstances for their teams to respond to. Why is self-awareness, empathy and authenticity important elements for a leader?
Your Mind Shapes Your Reality
Most leaders think they operate with awareness, when in reality, almost half the time, our behavior takes place unconsciously. Humans brains are highly plastic, and for the majority of their life, humans operate on autopilot. Why is self-awareness a valuable tool for a leader?
Enhancing Leadership with Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
Myrto Legaki spoke at “The Brand Called You" podcast about the transformative power of the core principles of effective leadership, including emotional intelligence and empathy.
Empathy In Leadership
Having an empathetic leader in your team, leads to higher creativity, higher job satisfaction and higher productivity, research shows. What are some useful tips on how to cultivate empathy in your team?
Psychological Safety & Mental Health
Did you know that 1 in 4 people globally suffer from a mental health issue currently, according to the World Health Organization? And 1 in 2 people will at some point in their lives, face a mental health issue? With these statistics in mind, especially if you are a leader, how informed, open and empowered are you to face mental health challenges in your team or yourself?
Do You Belong Or Fit In?
Belonging is a deeply ingrained need. For our ancestors, being ostracised meant almost certain death. And while our lives are certainly not in danger if we feel we don't belong in our workplaces, our job satisfaction, engagement and happiness are all negatively impacted. Just because you fit in, doesn't mean you belong.
5 Myths About Self-Promotion
Have you ever said or thought “It’s not cool to talk about yourself at work”, “Good work speaks for itself” or “It’s not polite to promote your achievements”? This is self-promotion and whether we like it or not, it’s an essential part of work. In this article, Myrto is busting 5 myths about self-promotion in leadership.
Super Woman Or Super Tired?
The myth of the super woman is holding strong, stemming from the late '70s and haunting many of us even to this day. Convinced that we can "have it all", modern professional women and mothers have taken on so many roles, that leave us feeling exhausted, anxious, even depressed and burnt out.
How Many Balls Are You Throwing?
If you are a manager, there is a cost in you not delegating. If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate. Here are some tips that help with delegating effectively.
If You Don’t Change, Change Will Change You
I hate change! Surprise, surprise - who doesn't? We're hard wired to seek comfort and security because venturing out into the unknown meant uncertainty and danger. We resist and wish for things to remain the same, but the more we resist, the harder it gets. The reality is that if you don't change, change will change you.