How to Guides

Our how-to guides will help you and challenge you. Our topics include personal learning, self-reflection, managing teams and leading change, and are always brief and straight to the point. So let us help you solve problems!

8 posts

How to Stay Blameless and Avoid Taking Risks 😜

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In this post, the Lazy Leader explains why transparency is the first step towards leadership accountability. Take responsibility for your actions or play it safe. You decide.

Jul 29, 2021

How to Rediscover Your Purpose and Identity

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Learn how to positively promote your unique combination of skills. Discover your purpose and identity and make a lasting impression on people.

Jul 10, 2021

How to Lead Like Winston Churchill—3 Important Leadership Lessons

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In this guest post, Bruce Harpham shares three important leadership lessons from the life and work of Winston Churchill.

Jul 4, 2021

How to Shape Effective Coaching Questions

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Coaching helps the team grow. It encourages self belief and self development. Here we provide concrete guidance that’ll have you asking the right coaching questions and see the team reach their full potential.

Jul 4, 2021

How to Be a Good Leadership Role Model

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You must become the change you want to see in your team or organization. Learn to be a good leadership role model using our top tips.

Jul 1, 2021

How to Learn From Mistakes—A Tragic Leadership Lesson

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In this post, we reflect on one of the greatest sea battles of World War II and the lasting legacy of HMS Hood. It’s a story of tragedy and cover-ups, and a lesson for all leaders today.

May 24, 2021

How to Recognize the Signs of Cognitive Resistance to Change

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In this post, the Lazy Leader shows you how to recognize the signs of cognitive resistance to change.

May 23, 2021

How to Restore Work-Life Balance In a Day

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Work-life balance is about setting the right priorities for work and lifestyle. Get this wrong and your health will suffer. Follow our simple advice to restore balance in a day.

Apr 5, 2021