Tag Archives: Leadership Development

Why You Need to Upgrade Your Leadership Strategy Now (and How You Can do So.)

Recession Recession Recession. Its the word being thrown most around organisations atm, but how should it directly affect leadership styles used in organisations, and the leadership development programmes it offers to its employees? A drastic change is the answer, and … Continue reading

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Effective Leadership: Rejecting the Status Quo

Process. Routine. Habit. Status quo. When a true leader hears the words, “We’ve always done it this way,” his or her fingers start to itch. The questions come fast and furious: “Why have we always done it this way?” “What’s … Continue reading

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Effective Leadership: Power Shift

Power is a commodity. There is a limited amount of it to go around. Therefore, I must clutch my power to my chest and never let a shred of it out of my grasp. Power is organic. Like life itself, … Continue reading

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Four Barriers to Effective Communication

Why does communication so often go wrong? Here are the top four reasons for breakdowns in communication: 1. Poor Listening Skills. Poor listening skills top the list when it comes to barriers to communication. Poor listening skills can result from: … Continue reading

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Effective Leadership: Style Really Does Matter

As an executive coach, I have found that style really does matter. Leadership style, that is. Many people go through life with an attitude that says, “This is the way I am – take it or leave it.” As a … Continue reading

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A Practical Guide to Employee Motivation

Motivating your employees is key to the success of your company. Here are seven ways you can effectively increase your employees’ motivation – starting today! 1. Ask each of your employees for what and how they’d like to recognized. Do … Continue reading

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What Kind of Man is Barack Obama?

It has been decided at last: Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States but what sort of leader will he be? The campaign, carefully and brilliantly orchestrated as it was, really only provided a few clues. … Continue reading

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