Feeling Drained at Work? Reignite Your Passion!
Are you feeling tired and unmotivated at work? It is the beginning of the year, you should still be relaxed, right? You’re not alone. Many people experience burnout, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. At Cycan, we help leaders and teams rediscover their spark and achieve more fulfilling careers. From Burnout to Brilliances […]
Underperformance on the Horizon: How Leaders Can Navigate with Empathy
In the world of high-flying executives, performance is paramount. Yet, even the most carefully curated teams can encounter underperformance, a drag on productivity and morale. When faced with this challenge, leadership styles come under scrutiny. In the case of Cycan, a company known for its professional and positive approach, navigating such situations requires careful consideration. […]
Managing and measuring work
Let’s start with a story to set the scene around managing and measuring work. Just because you have over 50 flavours of jelly beans does not mean you should have over 50 types of performance measurement. You cannot move your company forward and retain a happy, productive workforce if you cannot give them clear, actionable […]
Winning at Negotiating
Types of Negotiation When negotiating, the ideal aim is to achieve a ‘win-win’ deal for both parties. That way, everybody feels like their needs are being met by the end of the bargaining process. There will be times, however, when the win-win approach to negotiating will not be a priority. If you intend to avoid […]
Are Women Better Leaders?
Are Women Better Leaders? The recent sentencing of Harvey Weinstein highlighted not just his own actions but also brought attention back to the dangers of toxic masculinity. This raises a pertinent question: Are women better leaders? In today’s workplaces, language and traits often associated with leadership can be gendered. HR terms like “manpower” suggest a […]
Standing Alone – Together
Standing Alone – Together Servant-Based Leadership is gaining traction in the business world. It’s all about fostering positive, collaborative teams and communities. This concept aligns with what we call “Exponential Leadership.” It’s about having self-aware leaders who embrace coaching, agility, and inclusivity, moving away from old-school “command and control.” Oddly enough, while we’re craving new, […]