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Leaders and followers

Just because someone has a title, it doesn’t necessarily make them a leader.  Some of the most influential leaders in organisations don’t have a ‘title’ per se, but they are…
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The purest form of leadership

I was talking to a group of close business friends last week about the topic of manipulation in leadership.  We discussed at length whether each of us had used manipulation…
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The Consistent Leader

One important attribute of a great leader is that of consistency.  The ability to remain consistent regardless of circumstance is a quality worth recognising.  For example, when a leader has…
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When you think you can’t

It’s been said that we’re often our own greatest critics and I think that’s true.  How many times have you found yourself thinking ‘I don’t think I could do that,’…
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Keeping good people engaged

Like it or not, even the best of people can become unsettled in the workplace.  This includes those who are considered to be ‘part of the furniture.’ What causes a…
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Managing relationships

The term ‘Relationship Management’ usually refers to external customers and suppliers, but managing relationships internally is a different thing all together.  How we regard and behave towards each other on…
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Feeling ready is overrated

It we waited until we felt qualified, or ready to do something big, we’d never move.  There are times in life when we have to push the boat out, even…
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The Professional Partner

Improving performance is the goal of every forward thinking organisation. It’s therefore of little surprise to learn that in the last ten years the coaching industry has grown very significantly.…
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Generating a Leader

Yes it’s true that leadership can mean many things to different people depending on their values and experiences. It involves a great deal both technically and relationally but what does…
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