Great Managers® MasterClass with Sandra Wood

Great Managers® MasterClass with Sandra Wood episodes:

• 11.16.2020

  POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH: How to Build the Resilience of a Soldier in 5 Steps

  Sometimes life throws you a curveball; something that knocks you for six, that makes you wonder whether life will ever be the same again… Exposure to traumatic events can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. (There's been quite a lot in the...

  
• 05.19.2020

  The 6 Essential Skills for Effectively Managing REMOTE TEAMS

  Having Virtual or Remote staff is not a new concept. Many organisations have had teams working remotely for a very long time. But today, this is no longer just a trend, it’s a necessity! As a leader, it is vital you adapt quickly...

  
• 12.20.2019

  6 Personal Habits For Building Resilience and Staying Resourceful... Even Under Intense Pressure

  Keeping up with the relentless pace of change is part of our world and organisational life today…and it’s not going to slow down any time soon. This fast pace can take its toll on everyone, so it makes good business sense...

  
• 10.30.2019

  How to Deal With Defensiveness

  Sometimes the hardest thing about managing people, particularly in relation to performance conversations and providing feedback, is dealing with defensiveness… the other person’s and your own! While defensiveness is a ‘normal’ human behaviour it can get in the way of our...

  
• 09.03.2019

  How to Make Better Decisions in 4 Simple Steps

  What tough decisions do you need to make right now at work or in your life? How are you going to make them? Every day, whether we like it or not, we have to make many decisions. We have to make choices...

  
• 05.03.2019

  How to Become a Great Coach with 3 Clever Coaching Questions

  Starting from today, you can be significantly more effective as a manager by asking the right coaching questions to your team members. Great Coaching is one of the best ways in which leaders can increase the capacity and capability in their...

  
• 11.02.2018

  5 Ways to Develop a High Performing Team

  Successful teams are not formed overnight, nor are they achieved in a seminar or weekend retreat. Teams that are pieced together with little planning, few resources, and little support are going to be high-maintenance rather than high-performing and will not result...

  
• 08.31.2018

  How to Build a Compassionate Workplace (Dealing with Grief and Loss)

  It’s likely that you, or someone you know has experienced grief and loss. Death, illness and challenging times are a part of life, but many of us are not equipped to communicate skilfully with others at these times, particularly in the...

  
• 05.18.2018

  How to Build Courage in Teams

  Leadership is not a place for the timid. Leaders must summon their will to deal with a whole range of complexity and unknowns, and create workplaces that are motivating and safe for others, even in changing and turbulent times. They must summon...

  
• 05.18.2018

  How to Say NO... 2 Techniques to be More Assertive

  Many people have great difficulty saying NO to others. Even people who are quite assertive, in some situations might find themselves saying yes to things that they really don't want to do!Listen to this MasterClass for 2 techniques to be more confident...

  
• 05.17.2018

  How to Say NO… 2 Techniques to be More Assertive

  Many people have great difficulty saying NO to others. Even people who are quite assertive, in some situations might find themselves saying yes to things that they really don't want to do! Listen to this MasterClass for 2 techniques to be more confident...

  
• 10.17.2017

  How to be More Assertive - Assertion Messages

  The goal of Assertion Messages is to change behaviour which is intruding on or upsetting you. Learn these 3 key components of Assertion Messages and instantly become more Assertive as a leader.

  
• 10.16.2017

  How to be More Assertive - Assertion Messages

  The goal of Assertion Messages is to change behaviour which is intruding on or upsetting you. Learn these 3 key components of Assertion Messages and instantly become more Assertive as a leader.

  
• 07.27.2017

  Overcoming the Struggle of Perfectionism

  Perfectionism can lead to physical and emotional stress, both personally AND organisationally. If you want to move from the STRUGGLE of Perfectionism to STRIVING for excellence, here's how to disrupt your damaging thinking, language and behaviour patterns.

  
• 07.26.2017

  Overcoming the Struggle of Perfectionism

  Perfectionism can lead to physical and emotional stress, both personally AND organisationally. If you want to move from the STRUGGLE of Perfectionism to STRIVING for excellence, here's how to disrupt your damaging thinking, language and behaviour patterns.

  
• 06.09.2017

  Leading in a VUCA World - How to keep your high-performing brain active, even under intense pressure

  How would you like a breathing technique that allows you to stay in positive performance mode, with the 'clever' part of your brain working for you, even under intense pressure?

  
• 05.11.2017

  Learned Optimism - Upgrade your Thinking System with a Proven 5-Step Model

  The ABCDE Model is a method for building Optimism by recognising and disputing pessimistic thoughts.   This model is a proven method of upgrading your Thinking System and if you practise it, will not only make you a more inspiring leader...

  
• 05.10.2017

  Learned Optimism - Upgrade your Thinking System with a Proven 5-Step Model

  The ABCDE Model is a method for building Optimism by recognising and disputing pessimistic thoughts.   This model is a proven method of upgrading your Thinking System and if you practise it, will not only make you a more inspiring leader...

  
• 04.10.2017

  Celebrating Success - The Winning Formula to Stop your Talent Drain

  In our super busy world, it’s all too easy to focus on the next task at hand, rather than to stop and acknowledge what has been achieved. This MasterClass will give you a Winning Formula to avoid making that mistake!

  
• 04.09.2017

  Celebrating Success - The Winning Formula to Stop your Talent Drain

  In our super busy world, it’s all too easy to focus on the next task at hand, rather than to stop and acknowledge what has been achieved. This MasterClass will give you a Winning Formula to avoid making that mistake!

  
• 02.08.2017

  Meet a Great Leader - Top CEO Shares her Fundamental Must-Do's for Success

  Great Managers founder, Sandra Wood, conducted an interview with top Australian CEO who reveals her fundamental MUST-DO's for every successful leader. In this extract of the interview, Kim Anson shares these two invaluable tips.

  
• 02.07.2017

  Meet a Great Leader - Top CEO Shares her Fundamental Must-Do’s for Success

  Great Managers founder, Sandra Wood, conducted an interview with top Australian CEO who reveals her fundamental MUST-DO's for every successful leader. In this extract of the interview, Kim Anson shares these two invaluable tips.

  
• 11.02.2016

  Upgrade your Culture with Tribal Leadership

  This is the second in our 3-part "Building a Great Place to Work" culture series. In this MasterClass we are going to delve into the principles and “how to’s” of “Tribal Leadership” and how to use them to upgrade your team culture. Everybody loves an...

  
• 11.01.2016

  Upgrade your Culture with Tribal Leadership

  This is the second in our 3-part "Building a Great Place to Work" culture series. In this MasterClass we are going to delve into the principles and “how to’s” of “Tribal Leadership” and how to use them to upgrade your team culture. Everybody loves an...

  
• 10.05.2016

  How to Build a Great Place to Work: A 6-Step Culture Building System

  Improving your culture can deliver huge benefits to your business: • Financial – the better the culture and employee engagement the better the bottom line results • You’re more likely to attract and retain talented staff • Morale is higher – staff are...

  
• 09.02.2016

  Emotional Agility: Overpower Stress with 4 Simple Steps the Greatest Leaders Follow

  Emotions play a big role in stress management. So, let's talk about the skill of emotional agility. Emotional agility is about knowing yourself and developing a greater level of control over your feelings and reactions. With greater emotional agility, you...

  
• 09.01.2016

  Emotional Agility: Overpower Stress with 4 Simple Steps the Greatest Leaders Follow

  Emotions play a big role in stress management. So, let's talk about the skill of emotional agility. Emotional agility is about knowing yourself and developing a greater level of control over your feelings and reactions. With greater emotional agility, you...

  
• 07.20.2016

  6 Steps to Pain-Free Performance Conversations

  Performance conversations aren’t easy. They are probably one of the most challenging parts of your role as a manager. Our third and final installment of the Painless Performance Conversations series is a 6 Step Performance Conversation Model to build your...

  
• 07.19.2016

  6 Steps to Pain-Free Performance Conversations

  Performance conversations aren’t easy. They are probably one of the most challenging parts of your role as a manager. Our third and final installment of the Painless Performance Conversations series is a 6 Step Performance Conversation Model to build your...

  
• 07.15.2016

  How to take your Performance Conversations to the Next Level

  Part two in our Painless Performance Conversations series is about taking your conversation skills to the next level...  Self-awareness is your key to growth. You need to know your style when it comes to performance conversations and be honest with yourself....

  
• 07.14.2016

  How to take your Performance Conversations to the Next Level

  Part two in our Painless Performance Conversations series is about taking your conversation skills to the next level...  Self-awareness is your key to growth. You need to know your style when it comes to performance conversations and be honest with yourself....

  
• 07.07.2016

  Painful Vs Painless Performance Conversations – What You Should Know

  We all know that quality conversations about work performance lead to better results; however, far too often, things like our emotions or procrastination and getting tongue-tied or talking too much, all of these things get in the way of us...

  
• 07.06.2016

  Painful Vs Painless Performance Conversations – What You Should Know

  We all know that quality conversations about work performance lead to better results; however, far too often, things like our emotions or procrastination and getting tongue-tied or talking too much, all of these things get in the way of us...

  
• 04.15.2016

  5 Ways to Build Appreciation in your Workplace

  Communicating sincere appreciation and encouragement to your staff and colleagues is a powerful way to create a positive work environment. Appreciation can increase loyalty and engagement and that's the topic of our latest Great Managers MasterClass! In this Masterclass Extract Sandra...

  
• 04.14.2016

  5 Ways to Build Appreciation in your Workplace

  Communicating sincere appreciation and encouragement to your staff and colleagues is a powerful way to create a positive work environment. Appreciation can increase loyalty and engagement and that's the topic of our latest Great Managers MasterClass! In this Masterclass Extract Sandra...

  
• 04.12.2016

  How to Build a Growth Mindset

  Learning about and building a Growth Mindset will increase your level of achievement, increase your self-esteem and confidence, improve your relationships and lower your risk of depression. Would you like any of those things? I know I would!  Well in this MasterClass Extract Sandra...

  
• 04.11.2016

  How to Build a Growth Mindset

  Learning about and building a Growth Mindset will increase your level of achievement, increase your self-esteem and confidence, improve your relationships and lower your risk of depression. Would you like any of those things? I know I would!  Well in this MasterClass Extract Sandra...

  
• 01.11.2016

  How to Influence Upwards | Great Managers® MasterClass

  Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like you just can’t get through to your boss?One of the key challenges facing many leaders today — at all levels — is how to influence people more senior than...

  
• 01.10.2016

  How to Influence Upwards | Great Managers® MasterClass

  Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like you just can’t get through to your boss?One of the key challenges facing many leaders today — at all levels — is how to influence people more senior than...

  
• 11.09.2015

  Breaking Bad Habits 2 - Teams

  In our previous MasterClass Extract we discussed how to Break Bad Habits that can kill your career as a Manager.This month we’ll extend our discussion to the habits in your team.That’s right, this month’s Masterclass is all about “The ‘A Team’ Formula –...

  
• 11.09.2015

  The Habit Loop - Breaking Bad Habits Before They Kill Your Career!

  Now I know our Star Wars fans might disagree :), but did you know that BAD is stronger than GOOD?You might do 99% of your role fabulously but your habits, your bad ones, can dilute your efforts and kill your career/reputation.Have...

  
• 11.08.2015

  The Habit Loop - Breaking Bad Habits Before They Kill Your Career!

  Now I know our Star Wars fans might disagree :), but did you know that BAD is stronger than GOOD?You might do 99% of your role fabulously but your habits, your bad ones, can dilute your efforts and kill your career/reputation.Have...

  
• 11.08.2015

  Breaking Bad Habits 2 - Teams

  In our previous MasterClass Extract we discussed how to Break Bad Habits that can kill your career as a Manager.This month we’ll extend our discussion to the habits in your team.That’s right, this month’s Masterclass is all about “The ‘A Team’ Formula –...

  
• 10.29.2015

  Recognition: How to Increase Productivity in 60 seconds with these 3 Simple Steps

  “Have you ever wished you knew a better way to motivate staff?You’ve tried lots of different things but just cant seem to nail a sustainable system of motivation that creates an engaged, high performing workplace?Then its time to get crafty with...

  
• 10.28.2015

  Recognition: How to Increase Productivity in 60 seconds with these 3 Simple Steps

  “Have you ever wished you knew a better way to motivate staff?You’ve tried lots of different things but just cant seem to nail a sustainable system of motivation that creates an engaged, high performing workplace?Then its time to get crafty with...

  
• 09.03.2015

  Emotional Tone: How your level of Positivity impacts your success!

  Have you ever worked with a person who was always in a bad mood or negative?What impact did that have on you? Can you describe the impact it had on the rest of your team…..and what about the impact it had on...

  
• 09.02.2015

  Emotional Tone: How your level of Positivity impacts your success!

  Have you ever worked with a person who was always in a bad mood or negative?What impact did that have on you? Can you describe the impact it had on the rest of your team…..and what about the impact it had on...

  
• 07.06.2015

  How to Deal with Defensiveness at Work | Great Managers® MasterClass

  Sometimes the hardest thing about managing people, particularly in relation to performance conversations, is dealing with defensiveness – the other person’s and your own!However, if you know how to identify defensiveness and handle it in an effective way before it...

  
• 06.11.2015

  Four Fabulous Tips To Build Your Inner Strength as a Leader | Great Managers® MasterClass

  Inner strength is what you need to stay resilient and resourceful and to bounce back if you get
 knocked over. 
How many times have you wished you had more inner strength, willpower or self-discipline How many times have you lacked the persistence...

  
• 06.10.2015

  Four Fabulous Tips To Build Your Inner Strength as a Leader | Great Managers® MasterClass

  Inner strength is what you need to stay resilient and resourceful and to bounce back if you get
 knocked over. 
 How many times have you wished you had more inner strength, willpower or self-discipline  How many times have you lacked the persistence...