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7 Key Strategies to Lead Your Business Through the Crisis Of 2020 & Beyond
Before the pandemic, most companies resisted remote working. The reset it forced exposed which leaders could hold a team together under real pressure.
Read article7 Personal Practices for Navigating Complexity
Does this statement or something similar run through your mind always? Know that you’re not alone. Since confusion is the norm today in times of increasing complexity, then navigating complexity becomes a necessity.
Read articleA Manager is a Map — A Leader is Satellite Navigation
As I wrote that title it suddenly dawned on me that for some people reading this some won’t ever have used a paper map, in fact the closest thing the Gen Z (also known as the iGeneration) will have as a point of reference would be Call of Duty/Fortnite.
Read articleAnything worth having takes time. So how much time are you setting aside for you?
Successful relationships take time. It’s not something that can be rushed or achieved overnight. Just like success in any aspect of life, it requires effort and investment from both parties involved.
Read articleCulture Shift - Growing Leaders, Shaping Cultures & Empowering People
Leaning heavily on the principles of Ubuntu – that a person can only grow and progress through the growth and progression of others, my culture shift work focuses on embedding inclusive leadership and feeling of community within your organisation. This concept forms the basis of authentic leadership
Read articleDo You Really Want It?
There is no substitute for hard work, if you want to achieve something in life you have to be willing to put in the work required to achieve it.
Read articleFrom Idea to Execution: Leaning into Your Creative Flow
Dr Denise Maxwell is a globally recognised and versatile photographer whose work has been showcased at prestigious events such as London Fashion Week, the Commonwealth Games, the Eurovision Song Contest, and the BAFTAs. Her captivating photographs have also been featured in notable publications like
Read articleHOW DO I GET THE BEST OUT OF MY EMPLOYEES?
A couple of weeks ago I was in a forum with Business Owners & Academics with a lot of letters behind their names and someone asked the question;
Read articleThe 3 Most Important Roles of a Leader
Leaders assist others as well as themselves in doing the right thing. They establish a course of action, create an enthralling vision, and invent something new. Over time, you will get to realise that there is more to being a leader than just leading. As a leader, you will understand that you will n
Read articleThe Power of Being Interested in Others
Leaders often tell me they struggle to connect with their staff, but a lot of times that is down to the fact that they have not taken a genuine interest in the people they lead.
Read articleTop 50 quotes about true leadership
Every person is called to leadership at some point in their life. Sure, it’s not generally something as drastic as becoming President of the United States or Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, but there are times in everyone’s lives when we must rise to the occasion and take the helm.
Read articleWe Need More Leaders Like Stormzy
A good leader is one who inspires. One with a clear, encouraging vision that focuses on progression and innovation. A good leader is disruptive.
Read articleWe Need More Leaders with a Chief Decider’s Mindset
Let me tell you something that might make you uncomfortable: in your organisation right now, slow decisions are killing you faster than bad ones ever could.
Read articleYOU CAN’T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP
We live in a time where being on the go is the new craze. You are constantly bombarded with quotes like “ Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferso
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