With the days of handshakes, or even fist bumps a distant memory, the “old” ways of making a good impression- such as a smile, eye contact, or a firm handshake – are decidedly tougher in the age of social distancing. Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or working on building those warm relationships…
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March 16, 2020 is a day destined for the history books. It is the day lockdown started in the UK whilst the markets crashed across the world. Though etched in our minds with great infamy, it’s days like these that I believe make true leaders. This is true not only for politicians but also for…
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Whether you are a small business owner or a large corporate brand, the same advice currently applies: Your company must pivot to survive and, more importantly, thrive Covid 19. Here are five ways you can pivot your business to thrive in uncertain times. Adopt a growth mindset This is a great time to create stronger…
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As technology continues dramatically to change the nature of work, employees must fine tune the social and emotional abilities machines cannot master. To encourage this behaviour, managers must adjust the ways they assess, train and reward their workforce on soft skills such as collaboration, communication and critical thinking. What are soft skills? Soft skills, which…
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2020 has started. However, what if we avoided weak New Year resolutions, instead aspiring toward real, actionable results. Here are 7 tips for an amazing 2020 for you and your business, based on my experience as a coach. 1. Aim big. Stop thinking so small. I often coach executives, and one point I make is they…
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Over the last year the importance of employee engagement and retention has continued to rise in businesses. Every company wants to attract and keep the best talent. The problem? Many employees in today’s job market quickly feel uninspired by their work, get bored after 2 years and start job hunting for something new. Not surprisingly…
Tags: | employee enagagement, leadership, management
As a leader, you want the people in your company to trust you. Not surprisingly, as we often read that trust is a leading indicator of whether others evaluate them positively or negatively. But creating that trust or, perhaps more importantly, reestablishing it when you’ve lost it isn’t always that straightforward. Some research by Jack…
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There’s a misconception that the most successful business leaders achieve greatness because they’re geniuses. You look at people like Mark Zuckenberg, Larry Page, Richard Branson and Warren Buffett, and it seems that might just be true. After all, they are more successful than their peers, and there’s no doubt they’re extremely sharp However the truth is different….
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Building a successful team is not a task you can achieve overnight. It’s a complex process that requires your efforts as a leader. Communication, cooperation, and resource allocation are three main factors to pay attention to. The five steps explained below will help you improve your teamwork and productivity as a team. Define the Purpose…
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So, you’ve had a great strategy planning session with your team. Everybody left the session ready to hit your targets for the year and move the company one step closer to achieving your Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Unfortunately, even with everyone’s good intentions, running the day-to-day business can get in the way of making progress…
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