Part 1: Characteristics of a leader
Many times people are placed in leadership roles and inherently believe that their teams will follow them due to the title on their business card and not the substance of their character. Leadership is as much about being the person that people want to follow as it is about knowing where the team is headed.
Interview with Dr Fiona Wood
Tammy Tansley’s interview with Dr Fiona Wood, the esteemed burns surgeon.
Interview with Angie Pasckevicius
Tammy Tansley’s interview with Angie Paskevicius winner of the 2015 Telstra Business Women’s Award (WA).
Interview with Sonja Cox
Tammy Tansley’s interview with Sonja Cox, winner of the 2013 Telstra Business Women’s Award (WA).
The Dark Side of Leadership
Justin Locke’s wonderful article on the seductive nature of power and its impact on leadership.
Crucibles of Leadership
Tammy Tansley’s article on the Crucibles of Leadership; what it means and what impact can it have on a leadership style.
Brene Brown
Brene Brown’s wonderful leadership manifesto.
Characteristics of a Leader
Fast Company’s take on the Characteristics of a Leader
9 Traits that Define Great Leaders
Inc.com’s take on the 9 traits that define great leaders.
Is Your Boss a Psychopath?
The great article from Fast Company on whether your boss is a psychopath, including what traits to look out for!
Is Your Boss a Psychopath?
Tammy Tansley’s take on whether your boss is a psychopath!
The Four Principles of Followership
Gary Peterson’s view on why followership is as important as leadership, and why it matters to leadership.
The Skills Leaders Need at Every Level
A wonderful HBR article on the competencies and skills that leaders need at every level.
The Most Important leadership Competencies
A HBR article on the competencies and skills that leaders need at every level as defined by leaders.
About the book
Do What You Say You’ll Do is the essential book for new leaders or those wishing to reinvent their leadership style. It’s practical and easy to read, and full of wisdom from leadership experts and coaches.
About Tammy Tansley
Tammy works with organisations and individuals to enable great people performance. She has worked around the world with large businesses, not for profits, government and private sector organisations. She is currently the Principal of Tammy Tansley Consulting and co owner of Help Me HR. She is a mum to two young mischiefs. She runs, she blogs, and she likes to eat good food.