The three most common misconceptions about leadership
The three most common misconceptions about leadership The most common misconceptions about leadership influence your way of thinking about yourself, your life and your everyday challenges. Do you...
View ArticleElectrifying leadership
Electrifying leadership Though not a fan of war, nor necessarily of the war in Iraq, I was shown this speech the other day, and was struck by the underlying courage, dignity and respect for humanity...
View ArticleThe Power of Negative Thinking
The power of negative thinking Creating high performance always sounds like a good idea. Right now, as we adjust to a world that is changing very fast around us, delivering high performance is probably...
View ArticleThe seven mindsets of effective leaders
The seven mindsets of effective leaders It’s summer (though you wouldn’t know it from the weather round here!) and I’m getting into holiday mode. Wondering what I could write that would usefully see...
View ArticleI’m blown away
I’m blown away Yesterday evening, I received the following testimonial from a client. Forgive me for ‘blowing my own trumpet’ but I cannot resist sharing it today. Its generosity is typical of the...
View ArticleThe seven mindsets of effective leaders
The seven mindsets of effective leaders A few weeks ago, wondering what I could write that would usefully see you and me through until September, I decided on a series to home in on the mindsets and...
View ArticleFive things to do to get you through uncertain times
Five things to do to get you through uncertain times We are living through uncertain times, and one reaction is to put business decisions on hold. Like many other business leaders, you may be sitting...
View ArticleStop and give praise to someone today
Stop and give praise to someone today Today a guest blog from my good friend, John Gloster-Smith: What does it take to praise or appreciate people? Sometimes quite a lot, it seems.Apparently 7 out of...
View ArticleThe leader’s job when things go right…
The leader’s job when things go right… As a leader, it’s your job to spot what’s going right. To do that, you must habitually make it your business to find out. So what should you do if something has...
View ArticleHow much happiness do you create at work?
How much happiness do you create at work? The January-February 2012 issue of the Harvard Business Review was dedicated to exploring the value of happiness and wellbeing to organisations. And the...
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