Beyond 9-5 . . .
I’m often inspired by words I find in the most amazing places . . . “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” Dolly Parton.
Month: October 2016
Why wouldn’t you . . .
Take a look at your team. Why wouldn’t you . . . hold a meaningful appraisal? develop them? delegate more often? collaborate? listen to their needs? ask them great questions? support them with coaching and/or mentoring? sing their praises? recognise their efforts? acknowledge their workload? role-model? lead by example? fight their corner? set out your… Read More Why wouldn’t you . . .
Leadership challenge . . .
. . . what’s the best question you’ve asked today?
When . . .
A sub-title of a magazine article, We live in a golden age of dithering, made me wonder . . . when is it good to change your mind? It wasn’t long before I came up with a substantial list: When you’ve listened to great feedback and know you need to change When you and everyone… Read More When . . .
Can you hear them?
This will take less than one minute. Do it next time you’ve just had a conversation with someone in your team. Close the door to your office. Ask yourself the following questions, and answer with an honesty that you’d be proud of: If someone else had been party to our conversation, how would they have… Read More Can you hear them?
Comfy in your own skin . . .
It’s not that easy . . .
A good friend tells a tale of her husband’s writing style in greetings cards. Some might say it sits on the far left of cautious . . . “To Felicity Happy Birthday From Colin” And we laughed at this little tale, and he laughed too (I hope) because we’re not malicious, and we love him.… Read More It’s not that easy . . .
Understanding . . .
My packet of salt and vinegar crisps tells me that its manufacturers have been perfecting the fresh taste of their product since 1948. Here is a company, I suspect, which understands self-development, self-awareness, feedback and reflection!
The best definition by far . . .
I would be a poorer person if I’d gone through my life without the support, advice, guidance, friendship and love of many, many good people. But ultimately, I’m reminded that the choices I make are down to me: “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition… Read More The best definition by far . . .
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