Comments for Christine Livingston

Comment on How Safe Is It To Be Yourself In Leadership? by Ally Gill

Ally Gill — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:24:15 +0000

If you cannot be yourself in a leadership role you risk doing immense damage to your people, your business and yourself – not to mention other businesses around you – by perpetuating the myths and fallacies of management and leadership that organisations adopt because they fail to think through the real issues. Too many leaders/managers do what they think people should do in their positions, not what is required to be done to reach an appropriate outcome.

Comment on How Your Can Do Attitude Could Be Setting You Up To Fail by Malcolm Rendle

Malcolm Rendle — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:27:56 +0000

Another though provoking piece by Christine highlighting a legacy of the 1990′s when a lot of this attitude first came to the surface. I agree whole heartedly with Christine’s observations, however would like to add another dimension. So often management confuse a “Can Do Attitude” with “Tow the Line ” Attitude. Too many bosses regard the worker who never questions what they are being asked to do, or never makes a fuss as having a “Can do Attitude”, is it not healthier to be open to constructive questioning and debate? Too often those who question a decision, who voice concerns, are seen as “obstructive” and “having a bad attitude”. In reality though is this a sign of insecure management?
It is great to have a “Can do Attitude” as long as it is not as a result of blindly going along with things irrespective of the consequences, just to look good to the boss, and not gain a reputation as a “boat rocker”.

Comment on Discovering Your Truth and Setting Yourself Free Isn’t Easy by Christine

Christine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:20:21 +0000

Happy you enjoyed it, Jen!

Comment on Discovering Your Truth and Setting Yourself Free Isn’t Easy by Jen

Jen — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:32:54 +0000

Thank you for this beautiful way of describing coaching – that indeed is the magic of it!

Comment on How Safe Is It To Be Yourself In Leadership? by Discovering Your Truth and Setting Yourself Free Isn’t Easy

Discovering Your Truth and Setting Yourself Free Isn’t Easy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:02:35 +0000

[...] Then she realised that she did not identify with the company’s core business. And without that strong sense of brand identity, she began to see that she was having to really dig into herself to be and stay motivated. Which was pretty exhausting. It wasn’t safe to be herself in leadership. [...]

Comment on What Integrity Really Means (It’s Not What You Think) by Discovering Your Truth and Setting Yourself Free Isn’t Easy

Discovering Your Truth and Setting Yourself Free Isn’t Easy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:11:00 +0000

[...] happened that crossed her deep sense of integrity. She could have walked away at that point feeling angry and wounded, but instead she chose to use [...]

Comment on Work With Me by Survive Or Thrive in 2012: Whichever, The Choice Is Yours

Survive Or Thrive in 2012: Whichever, The Choice Is Yours — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:41:00 +0000

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Comment on What Integrity Really Means (It’s Not What You Think) by Christine

Christine — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:14:53 +0000

Thanks, Hilary. And thanks for sharing that Fast Company post – it’s great!

Comment on What Integrity Really Means (It’s Not What You Think) by Hilary Jeanes

Hilary Jeanes — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:14:19 +0000

I agree with you, integrity is so important in building relationships with other people. This article supports what you are saying too http://www.fastcompany.com/1800713/one-resolution-to-make-in-2012
Hilary Jeanes recently posted..There is no failure, only learning!

Comment on The Five Laws Of Life-Changing by Christine

Christine — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:36:54 +0000

Great builds on the second point, Hilary. In coach training we get told to forget WHY. But actually without it, purpose runs the risk of being unclear.

And it’s nice to be back writing. There’s more coming here too, so watch this space!