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As the new general manager in an office of 70+ staff I had this sign on my wall as a reminder to myself and my team. In previous roles I...
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My Blog
Once or twice a week I publish an idea, question, insight or reflection. Topics can be inspired by world events, coaching conversations, random thoughts after a workshop, anything!
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Andrew J Calvert
May 20, 20221 min read
(Don't) Fill in the Blanks
We see them everywhere, templates, wireframes and patterns to follow. The basics are there, just fill in the blanks. And those forms,...
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Andrew J Calvert
May 19, 20221 min read
The impact of "just" asking questions
I have had the pleasure of running two cohorts of coaching capability building for a global client. Fourteen and a half hours of...
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Andrew J Calvert
May 18, 20221 min read
Explore Possibilities
I recently ran a coaching workshop for a client on the topic above. Building coaching capability requires development of skills in asking...
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Andrew J Calvert
May 17, 20221 min read
Leader as Coach
You've attended a course on how to be a coach. You have learned the difference between coaching, mentoring and directing; discussed and...
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Andrew J Calvert
May 16, 20221 min read
How to be Productive, Impactful and Fulfilled
If you desire to become more productive, impactful, and fulfilled, you need to do two things (with an optional 3rd) Understand what makes...
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Andrew J Calvert
May 9, 20221 min read
#Thoughtfortheweek
Simply put, to see a rainbow you need the sunlight behind you and the rain in front of you (because physics). But do you know why I like...
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Andrew J Calvert
May 3, 20222 min read
Burn out
I have coached over 150 executives and leaders in the past eighteen months and several themes have emerged. Some are perennial like...
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Andrew J Calvert
Apr 12, 20221 min read
The Generosity of Attention
When was the last time someone really listened to you? I mean really listened? Maybe a spouse, a colleague, counsellor or friend? How...
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Andrew J Calvert
Mar 29, 20221 min read
FutureMe
‘Your future depends on what you do today.’ Mahatma Gandhi I recently came across a site that allows you to send an email to your future...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Giving Feedback Up
Feedback is a gift, With the right intention it can help you stay on target, get back on target or lean into a new target. Done well...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Feedback
Is a gift, is easy to do and can get great results if done right... Here are 3 models to consider for how to give feedback SBI Situation:...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 8, 20221 min read
Receiving Feedback
Receiving feedback is often just as challenging as delivering it, even when the message is positive. The part of our brain that regulates...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 1, 20223 min read
360 (Multi Rater) Feedback
Recently I was running a workshop for mangers who have employees taking part in a 12 month learning journey. Part of that journey is a...
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Andrew J Calvert
Jan 4, 20221 min read
What’s your story?
Where you were born, where you grew up, the jobs your parents did; what you did at school, who you hung out with and how you got "here"...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 25, 20212 min read
Encouraging employees to take initiative
I've written about Self Determination Theory before, but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Allowing employees flexibility in their job
I've written about Self Determination Theory before but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Mindful Leadership? Keep a journal!
One recent story I've heard is of a large F500 corporation that conducted an experiment on the importance of reflection as a leadership...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 11, 20211 min read
On Leadership and Motivation
As a leader, people need to trust you. You build that trust by consistency of words and actions and create an environment that allows...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 2, 20211 min read
An Apology
Sorry, the post I had written, the post I am passionate about, the one I want to put up here, I'm not brave enough to publish. That's...
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