My invitation to you this month is to decide how you want to improve your own leadership skills. If you’re in a role with no direct reports, don’t kid yourself into thinking that you’re not in a leadership role. People are watching and following.

As lockdown eases but prolonged uncertainty remains, leaders need to help staff remain motivated now more than ever. In this context, one of the most important things a leader can do is to keep creating hope.

It’s important to be visible and present in the workplace to motivate your team - but not at the cost of your own productivity. So how do you get the balance right?