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The Most Essential Characteristic of Great Leaders: Authenticity
I’m sure many of us remember having one special teacher that stood out. A teacher that believed in her students, cared about them and knew how to bring out their potential. A teacher that people actually WANTED to do the work for, because they wanted to make them proud of their effort. For me, my most memorable teacher was my 4th class teacher.
How to Slow Down and Achieve More
Have you ever baked a cake?
There is this notion in the modern world that we can continuously compress time, but it’s an illusion! I’m convinced that a lot of the stress and pressure we feel is caused by the phenomenon of over-achievement and setting unrealistic expectations about what is actually possible in a given amount of time.
The Impending Leadership Drought: Are You Prepared?
Think of a desperate farmer who knows that his land is in poor condition, but he keeps farming it year in, year out, until eventually nothing will grow. A lot of organisations out there are in the same boat. They don’t seem to know it yet but there’s a good chance they’ll experience problems with leadership in the next decade.
How to Relax, Destress and Improve Your Leadership Skills
I take a long weekend every fourth weekend to try and disconnect. The aim is to clear my head so that I can come back to work fresh. I was ironing my shirts and I had a thought that I’d like to share with you. The only act of will is the act of paying attention. When you think of a master craftsman, what do you think of?
How to Overcome an Inattention to Results in 8 Easy Steps
Inattention to results, coming from status and ego, is the fifth of Lencioni’s ‘5 Dysfunctions of a Team’. Teams that are too individually focused don’t function as well as a team that works for the collective good of the group. We’ve put together some tips to help.
The 5 Essential Skills of an Entrepreneur, and More Insights…
When we talk about entrepreneurship and the essential skills, there are 5 that are typically known to be critical: persuasion, leadership, accountability, goal orientation and interpersonal skills. I believe that the most essential is interpersonal skills, or EQ
6 Foolproof Ways to Overcome a Lack of Accountability
Hidden away in a far corner in the west of Ireland there is a small team working on a project for a large organisation. The team gets on well, they value their relationship with one another and they don’t engage in gossip or office politics.
How to Become a Successful Leader
Apply the Pareto principle to your career. Narrow your focus in an area you really enjoy, focus on the 20% of the market, build on knowledge, learn from the best and realise that it’s all about value ad.
10 Easy Ways to Build Commitment in Your Work Team
Making the effort to build commitment in your work team is worth any time it might take. Teams that are committed are more productive, hold each other accountable, plan for failure and leave meetings with clearly defined objectives and steps.