Author Archives: Stephen Cooper

How to create a great team culture

Most of us have to work, we need to earn money to put a roof over our heads, feed our families, to protect and provide for the ones we care about. For many of us, work means being part of, or maybe leading a team. So naturally, we want it to be a great placeContinue reading “How to create a great team culture”

How to cope with a toxic work environment

Are you feeling stressed? Frustrated? Dread going to work?  Is your day spent dealing with toxic people, processes, or work culture?  It’s not easy, and not a nice way to spend your days. What is a toxic environment? Any environment where you don’t feel safe, valued, or respected.  We all play our part in makingContinue reading “How to cope with a toxic work environment”

Just K.I.S.S. (Keep it simple, stupid!)

Ever find yourself asking “Why does it have to be so complicated?” I have! It’s the question you ask when you’re trying to get something seemingly simple done, only to end up in a tangled web of processes, forms, approvals, and protocol – frustrating isn’t it? Us humans seem to have this innate desire toContinue reading “Just K.I.S.S. (Keep it simple, stupid!)”

Achieve your goals | The GROW model

We all have goals – those things in our life we want to do and achieve. It might be learning a new skill, learning how to play a musical instrument, travelling, climbing the ladder at work, or starting our own business for example. Goals don’t even need to be that big. Your goal may beContinue reading “Achieve your goals | The GROW model”

Should I quit social media?

If you’re reading this, you’re possibly debating your social media future. Let’s be honest, if you’re reading this, there’s a part of you that wants to quit, or knows you should! Social media is entwined in our daily lives, with Facebook users alone being in the billions, surely we all need social media, right? EspeciallyContinue reading “Should I quit social media?”

My Story: Life After Loss

The death of a loved one is always challenging. I debated some time about sharing my story of personal loss however, Think Can Will was created to help others, so this is to let anyone that needs to hear it right now know, you’re not alone and, you will be ok. So here goes… InContinue reading “My Story: Life After Loss”

Manager vs Leader – 7 key differences

Are you a manager or a leader? What is the difference between a manager and a leader was the first question I was asked when starting my leadership journey and it’s something I still ask people to consider when we’re discussing their professional development. The terms “manager” and “leader” are often used interchangeably, usually whenContinue reading “Manager vs Leader – 7 key differences”

7 Tips for New Managers

Congratulations! You’ve got the Manager’s job. Getting your first job as a manager is an amazing feeling.  The World of management can be a fantastically rewarding career, one that will challenge you and allows you to develop every single day. But, it can also be a little daunting. Suddenly you’re responsible for others and allContinue reading “7 Tips for New Managers”

6 Leadership Lessons from Gareth Southgate

Can you believe it? England’s men’s football team came agonisingly close to glory in Euro 2020! Whilst they may not have been crowned champions, they did reach their first final in a major tournament since 1966, making them the most successful England squad in 55 years. Congratulations to the whole team, and to manager GarethContinue reading “6 Leadership Lessons from Gareth Southgate”