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Leadership: How do You Respond to Constructive Feedback?

“Feedback is the breakfast of Champions” Ken Blanchard Can you recall the last time you received some constructive feedback whether at work or in your personal life…….how did you react to it? Let us face it – receiving feedback, especially … Continue reading

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How do You Influence Others?

Being able to influence others is a core leadership competency. Whether this is engaging your people in upcoming organisational change, getting buy-in into the new vision or sustaining an engaged and dynamic culture, without being able to influence, a leader’s … Continue reading

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What was the most surprising feedback you received last year?

The beginning of the new year naturally gets us reflecting. The good, the bad and the ugly. Some years feel great and we want the momentum to continue; others tougher. With the latter, we look forward to the New Year quietly … Continue reading

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Leadership: Seven Ways of Receiving Feedback that will Stall Your Career

“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – Bill Gates Receiving feedback is not always easy. It is also normal and natural to feel uncomfortable and even defensive at such times. However, constructive feedback is also … Continue reading

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Leadership: How You can Make Your People Feel Valued and Get Better Results

On Engaged employees “When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.”  – Simon Sinek The ability to have an engaged work force is vital for the success of the entire organisation. … Continue reading

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Change: The Joys and Challenges of Life

  I was heading home after a busy Friday. Seeing the traffic ahead, I decided to turn right into a street I very rarely use. And boy, was I glad I did! Barely had I gone down a few hundred … Continue reading

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Authentic Leadership: Have you had a defining moment?

Last week, as part of our authentic leadership programme, my colleague and I invited the participants to explore their leadership stories. These are stories that have formed and informed us and make us the leaders that we are. The exploration … Continue reading

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7 Ways To Take Back Control Of Your Life

Are you in a job that you feel is long past its use by date? The fun, excitement and passion for what you did are long gone. Monday mornings are a dread with that sinking, ground hog day feeling as … Continue reading

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13 Actions for Creating Greater Balance at Work

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your step as you walk the tightrope of life.” -William Arthur Ward Creating a fulfilling life quality, wellness and resiliency are things we strive for in our hectic lives. The … Continue reading

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The Gift of New Beginnings After the Ending

Facing endings Endings are a natural, inevitable part of life. Whether these endings come about in our jobs and careers, love and family life or other aspects of our social, recreational and community life, there is an inevitable emotional reaction. … Continue reading

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