Author Archives: jasbindar.singh

How has 2012 shaped up for you?

Posted on 4 December, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

The end of the year is a natural marker for us to reflect and take stock of not just the year that was but also to look ahead with some hope, anticipation and planning. Engaging in reflective practice is one … Continue reading →

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Getting the best out of the Cup

Posted on 18 September, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

The RWC has kicked off unleashing with it a sense of national pride, passion, fun and excitement.  All these factors also lend themselves to a sense of engagement whether at work or play. High employee engagement is what all employers … Continue reading →

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What Adidas teaches us about leadership in brands

Posted on 14 August, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

Brands are all about emotions.  Yes – emotions first, logic second.  The loyal supporters – fans, consumers or followers – are emotionally engaged with the brand story and will willingly give of their preference and pockets to their cherished brands. … Continue reading →

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7 steps in exceptional customer service

Posted on 12 August, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

It’s an overcast wintery Auckland Saturday when we walk into this car yard with some pretty impressive looking wheels.  My car is way past its use by date and sorely in need of an upgrade.  With some hesitancy – not … Continue reading →

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Handling workplace stress without jeopardizing your job or reputation

Posted on 7 July, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

Tension, stress and relationship challenges are all part and parcel of life – work and home included. The key is not so much that these exist but how one deals with it. The thing to not do is  “blow up” … Continue reading →

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11 career tips for getting back on track to a better job

Posted on 26 June, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

Whether you are in a job that you enjoy or are feeling a bit stale or stuck in, adopting some of the following career management strategies will help you gain momentum: Your future is created by what you do today, … Continue reading →

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7 cross-cultural insights for business success

Posted on 19 June, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

The business world is now more connected than ever before. And companies with global operations have executives who are doing business with new emerging markets – different countries with diverse cultural groups of locals and other international executives.  While the … Continue reading →

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Leaders: Get to know your blindspots

Posted on 10 June, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

Blindspots are those aspects of us such as our behaviour, attitude, values and beliefs that we are not even aware that we are operating or “acting out” of.  Blindspots are what others can often so clearly see in us and … Continue reading →

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Taking responsibility – a key to leadership integrity

Posted on 22 May, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

Can you recall a time recently when clearly you had been “done wrong” by someone – a colleague, team member, manager, friend or even a loved one?  In some way they had “failed to deliver” what was either normal, expected, … Continue reading →

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7 tips for when you have lost your mojo

Posted on 15 May, 2011 by jasbindar.singh

Do you feel like you have lost your spark?  Perhaps things aren’t quite going your way.  Or you find yourself going through the motions but deep inside are feeling lost and directionless? Or perhaps you have gone through some significant … Continue reading →

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