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How to develop presenting skills for leaders
Presenting skills are vital for effective leaders. As Dale Dixon from The Complete Leader points out, in our current climate of 124 character Tweets and short and snappy LinkedIn posts, our way of communicating is changing.
How to develop competencies and improve your planning skills
I have received a lot of questions from people around how to develop your competencies, so I would like to share some insights in this week’s blog. When we talk about developing a competency, we propose that you define the competency as clearly as you possibly can. Think about how you can improve it, develop it and work on it.
4 ways to be more productive: Tips for busy, effective leaders
In this week’s blog we’re covering planning and organising, one of the key competencies of effective leaders under the heading ‘leaders are clear thinkers’. This was one of the competencies that our seminar guests told us that they would like to work on.
What is the best leadership development programme in Ireland? The Complete Leader
Understanding yourself is the first step on the leadership journey. One thing I’ve always noticed about great leaders is that they are skilled at managing themselves and their relationships with others. Understand that if you’re the kind of person who leans forward all the time, don’t let yourself stop thinking about the future. Because if you do, you will fall on your face.
The two leadership qualities that will make you or break you
Problem solving and decision making are two essential leadership qualities which are associated with how leaders are clear thinkers. In this week’s blog we look at why these skills are important and how you can develop them to become a more complete leader.
7 easy ways to improve your futuristic thinking skills
When people have new, original and out-there ideas they are so often surrounded by small-minded people who poo-poo their visions. As Henry Ford reportedly said, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses”. Futuristic thinkers can imagine and predict changes that others don’t see. They look beyond current circumstances and realities and envision their lives the way they’d like them to turn out.
The importance of rest and integrity for success
Do you believe that there’s something else out there, that there’s some reason behind everything that happens? My experience has been that I’m much stronger and more resilient when I believe that there is. Stress is a silent killer. So, slow down, allow things to be, deal with what’s in front of you and don’t stress about things.
The powerful effect of simplicity on happiness
I truly believe that one of the keys to happiness is simplicity. Simplicity in our daily work, our messages and our singular focus for what brings meaning to our lives. When things are tough, try reminding yourself that you will be sleeping in your own bed tonight. No matter what lies ahead for the day, the idea of your own comfortable bed can get you through the day.
The top 5 characteristics of leadership and how to master them
Being able to lead yourself is a key element of leadership. This comes in the form of self-management, personal accountability and the ability to set and achieve goals. We’ve put together some tips to help you develop and hone these skills in order to become a more effective leader.