When it’s Ok to Micromanage

Stoke Consulting - Strategic Business Planning

Micromanagement can be extremely effective in the right circumstances. Especially by a skilled manager. It’s a skillful task that requires an element of coaching and mentoring for a manager to be able to master the skill of micromanagement without building resentment withing the team.

The Anfractuous Path of Self-Development

Stoke Consulting | Executive Coaching | Leadership Development

Self-development isn’t a straightforward journey. Instead, it’s an anfractuous path, full of twists, turns, unexpected detours, occasional setbacks, and surprising opportunities.

The Growth Hack No One Talks About

Stoke Consulting - Executive Coaching | Leadership Development

Why do so many mid-sized businesses struggle to achieve sustained growth? Often, a year or so of high growth is followed by stagnation. More pointedly, why do we see so many under new management businesses experience renewed growth?

It’s not you, it’s me

Stoke Consulting - Executive Coaching | Leadership Development

Both leadership and followership matter. And that in combination is unbeatable. Followership also matters because even the most senior leader is also a follower. They report to someone.

Mastering the Rule of Three in Leadership Communication

Stoke Consulting - Igniting the flames of growth

Effectively dealing with underperformance within a team is a crucial aspect of leadership. During the coaching of business leaders, a common challenge that is raised to Stoke Consulting is the difficulty faced in managing a poor performer.