Leonie Cutts
Permission to connect
Maslow placed connection about 3 rungs above basic needs in the hierarchy of needs. We now know that connection is a basic need. It belongs…
Bad neighbours and world peace
I opened my mailbox to find a hand delivered printed letter. (Real mail in a mail box — what a concept!). It began with “Dear…
Freshly UNPACKED!
Our attention spans have dropped at least 4 seconds, Netflix is a household name in Australia, and the iPhone has had at least 6 versions.…
Three Simple Steps to immediately experience the Happiness Advantage
‘The happiness advantage – because positive brains have a biological advantage over brains that are neutral or negative, this principle teaches us how to retrain…
Prepare to get better
It may happen at the beginning of a new year. It may happen at a transition point, between projects, when teams are merged, or simply…
Why The Best Gift This Christmas Is TIME OUT
There’s a lot of good reasons that you should take a break over Christmas. One of the very best reasons (at least in my opinion),…
Bank On Hope
Giving. Generosity. Hope. They’re probably not words you tend to associate with a bank. But that is exactly what I have just experienced and seen…
Achieving Beyond The Vision: 6 Factors That Make The Difference
When things change – whether it’s a merging of two teams, new leadership, or the original purpose of your team has shifted – it’s probably…
One Conversation You Must Have Before You Die
Five hours into his career as a physician, Timothy Ihrig, a palliative care physician, had to tell his very first patient that he had cancer and was…
What do you do when someone says they're not fine?
Authentic. Vulnerable. Real. Show up. That’s the message that’s coming through loud and clear today. But what happens when someone is really authentic and really…
What Are You Not Prepared To Say?
To do nothing is within the power of all men. Samuel Johnson A patient lay on the operating table, desperately in need of the life saving…
Coming Out Openly And Honestly
I am struggling. I have been so excited to share our latest CCS product with the world. I truly believe that it can (and hope…
No, Please, You Go Ahead
Small events or interactions can say so much about us. Take a moment to answer these quiz questions to see what your behaviour says about…
It's All About Your Career. Really.
If you have ever had your eyes tested, you might remember the eye chart. It’s a little black and white chart on the wall with…
Companies with Heart
How does your company respond when one of your sales people reaches their sales target in the first half of the month? What about if…
Exploding Appreciation
Friday was a great day. After a week where the world mourned the devastation and loss that was caused by the earthquake in Nepal, we…
Making Sense Of Our World
We will probably never know what’s the point, but we can find meaning, and ourselves, through speaking and listening. We are born into a world…
Be Real Before It's Too Late
Letting someone know how you feel, how you really feel, is hard. In organisations, sometimes it’s not just hard, it’s impermissible. What is the cost…
The Value Of You!
How do you see yourself? How do you think others see you? How often do you express your gratitude for the value someone brings to…
Connecting Hearts and Minds
Most organisations today focus on aligning their people with the company goals and vision. But how many organisations consider the employees personal goals and vision?
Expressing Your Leadership ID
What is your leadership ID? Your leadership identity is grounded in your definition of leadership. But what if your definition was wrong?
Making Sense Of Your World
We all have our story. We are writing it every day. To create positive change in ourselves, or with the people we coach, it’s important…
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