Fiona Buckland

Leadership coach, facilitator, writer. Supporting people to lead themselves so they can be the leaders the world needs. Author of Thoughtful Leadership.

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

Two places remain on the Leader Within six-week online coaching course in self-leadership. Given the task, we could all use help. Over 30% discount with code FYWMKI7. https://t.co/JhNuVkEepu #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #selfleadership #leader

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

I am delighted to lead a Guardian Masterclass April 25 - Reduce stress and become the leader of your life. For personal or professional change, this insightful and supportive workshop will give essential tools.
https://t.co/JbLmb9gkEj @guardianclasses #chnageyourlife #stress

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

Add your own examples of how to be a bad leader--ensure people disengage, increase toxic stress, and have a high people turnover. Let's not feel shame if we're being bad leaders in some ways, but let's try to do better. The world needs us. #howtobeabadleader #leadership

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#10: Take time for self-care.
You'll sleep when you're dead.
Never: model good stress management. Before you know it, they'll all be doing it.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#9: Care about people
You're a leader, not a therapist.
Never: demonstrate you give a damn about them. They'll only take advantage.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#8: Take time for strategic thinking every week
Who is going to fight all those fires if you do?
Never: go offline. People will think you're lazy.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#7: Tick the diversity and inclusion box
It's a hashtag, not essential to the long-term health of your organization.
Never: take a systemic approach. You never know what you might discover. Hashtag lawsuit.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#6: Interrupt and talk over people
You don't have time for their meanderings.
Never: let people finish their sentences. Keeps them on their toes.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#5: Don't take a stand
It'll only be used against you later.
Never: make value-lead decisions. You're not a hippy.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#4: Withold commitment
Cancel meetings or show up late. Don't they know how busy and important you are?
Never: show up. They'll only get complacent.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#3: Go it alone
You can do it better than anyone else anyway.
Never: be transparent and include others. They'll only slow you down.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#2: Take credit
After all, the buck stops with you.
Never: appreciate others.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

#1: Be the expert
You know everything.
Why empower others when they can marvel at your brilliance?
Never: be humble and curious.
#howtobeabadleader #LeadershipDevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

I've been meaning to write a book called How to be a Bad Leader. But there must be one out there, because I hear so much bad leadership, as if there aren't decades of proven, evidence-based work about what makes good leadership. Here's my outline. #LeadershipDevelopment #leaders

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

Only one week left to receive the earlybird discount on the Leader in the World course on leading others, starts Feb 23. Places are going fast, only 4 remain, so don't miss out. https://t.co/SyWgnPZTnv #leadership #leadingothers #leadershipdevelopment

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

There are only a few places left on my Guardian Masterclass on living the life you want- perfect for those new year resolutions. This Monday 24th Jan, 6.30pm UK time. https://t.co/D0k0hK3kiE #newyearnewyou #livethelifeyouwant #guardianmasterclass #newyearresolutions #lifecoaching

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

I am looking forward to leading my Guardian Masterclass on Tackling Your Inner Critic, Oct 28th. https://t.co/pyAVHrRoOI #innercritic #stress #selftalk #leadership #selfdevelopment @guardianclasses

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Don't confuse being a fast talker with being a deep thinker. Speaking quickly signals confidence, not complexity.

Don't mistake volume for expertise. Speaking loudly reflects conviction, not credibility.

Sometimes the best ideas come from the least assertive voice in the room.

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

Does getting up at 5am make you happy, healthy and successful? In an article in the Guardian, I suggest reasons why not. https://t.co/VyahW3V7J9 #success #leadership #leadershipcoaching #article #earlystart #lifecoaching

[Fiona Buckland @fionabuckland_]

With 2 weeks to start date, here's an intro to the Leader Within six-week group coaching course. https://t.co/vkJmNr949Q via @YouTube #selfdevelopment