Blog posts - Page 7 of 27

The power plays at work and how to spot them and what to do about them

August 25, 2020
/ conflict leadership teamwork
/ By lucy barkas

When it comes to relationships and teams, power plays can be insidious. It's easy for team dynamics to get stuck in storming and conflict as a result of these attempts at gaining control, rather than

The post pandemic workplace

As the Government asks us all to go back to work if we can, the 65% of British workers might take offense, as they have been working throughout the pandemic, just not in the office. Key workers were

The future wants of work

July 29, 2020
/ business leadership
/ By lucy barkas

In my book, LeaderX, I wrote about my prediction for the decade ahead. Little did I know that everything would be fast forwarded, tested and challenged in the very first year. I knew change was coming.

Help – I hate my boss

July 7, 2020
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

Most of my work is centred around helping Managers and Leaders to be better and do better. I know that "bosses" can have a profound impact on how you feel, think and behave. They have the power to impact

Lucy Barkas & Brandon Borelli talk about leading legends

May 19, 2020
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

This week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the brillaint Brandon Borelli, a kindred spirit based in Florida. watch out conversation on the Leading Legends podcast and hear us chat

7 benefits leaders find by choosing to have the tough conversations

May 19, 2020
/ feedback leadership
/ By lucy barkas

The leadership development programmes we run are completely bespoke. One module that always gets selected by leaders is feedback. They know it's important, but can't seem to nail it, because at first

LeaderX with Daniel Priestley

I remember the first time I came across Daniel Priestley. I was doing the ironing one sunday afternoon, listening to a podcast and he was the guest. I remember because it was the only

Andrew Priestley talks about the 5 essentials of leadership

May 15, 2020
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

Listen to part two of my conversation with Andrew Priestley on the #LeaderX podcast LeaderX on difficult conversations with Andrea Newton

How leaders are redesiging their businesses using the 5 MYs method

I have always been on a mission to support leaders in creating teams and organisations that attract, develop and engage top talent and get results. It's why my business was formed. Now my conversations