Which leadership superpower are you drawn to?

Leaders are everywhere - in organisations, families and communities.  It’s about mindset and behaviour - not fancy titles.

Over the past few months Dr Cathryn Lloyd and I have explored 11 leadership coaching superpowers:

⭐ 5 Mindset superpowers - how you think and show up.

⭐ 5 Behavioural superpowers - what you do, your actions. 

⭐ Bonus superpower of investing - allocating current resources to build future capabilities.

Each superpower offers something unique, depending on what’s needed in the moment.

As you look at the superpower infographic below, take a moment to reflect on each of the superpowers we’ve identified.  Ask yourself and your team…

❓ Which ones feel completely natural.

❓ Which ones are a stretch.

❓ Which ones take you out of your comfort zone.

❓ What mindset or behaviour does your team, family or community need from you.

❓ Which coaching superpower will you draw on today?

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being aware, tuning in and choosing the approach that serves you and the people around you best at the time.  This means using superpower one, self-awareness, and superpower 6, sensing, to guide your choices.

⭐ A complimentary copy of our extended guide of all 11 superpowers is available to good homes. We’re having great conversations around these concepts and invite you to join us.

Send a message or an email cathryn@maverickminds.com.au 

helen@growtobe.co.nz for the guide.

Some birds I met last week!

Nature has a lot to teach us about leadership, teamwork, and life in general. While travelling around the South Island of New Zealand last week, I encountered many incredible birds (see pic). But the most impressive by far were the Royal Albatross - I couldn’t help but notice they’ve got the leadership attributes of presence, poise, and partnership down pat!

A few leadership lessons from Royal Albatross

🪽 Don’t flap your wings - Albatross glide gracefully, conserving energy

🪽 Read the wind - Albatross adapt to conditions and use changes in currents for lift

🪽 Zoom in and out - Albatross see the big picture from high above, and see small details when they matter

🪽 Share the load - like albatross pairs, strong teams swap duties and support each other

🪽 Respect your roots - Albatross return to the same nesting ground after being at sea for years at a time

🪽 Don’t rush growth or launch ill-prepared - Albatross chicks stay in their nests until they’re fully grown and well resourced

If you'd like to get your leadership style to down to a fine feathered art, please get in touch. And, I highly recommend visiting the Otago Albatross colony!

“These are a few of my favourite things…”

Mountains, snow, glaciers, ice, and salmon (not pictured) are definitely my favourite things and I’ve been indulging in them big-time the last few days. 

I’m making the most of the region after spending the weekend at a wellbeing retreat in Tekapo. 

One area heavily emphasised over the weekend was nature – the awe, freshness, shape, smell, sound and even light of it. And I'm in the right place to indulge. This part of the country is a stark contrast to my everyday life mid-city - man-made objects, hard edged shapes, bright lights and sound pollution. 

Back in the city I'm very conscious of the environment and often work with clients outside (circumstance permitting). It opens up the senses and triggers different neural connections. 

If you’d like to find ways to build connection with nature into you, or your team’s, everyday routine, get in touch. Give it a try!