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I recently attended the ChairWorld 2019 event organised by Vistage Worldwide, and had the pleasure of learning from leading speakers, fellow chairs and excellent masterclasses. Jim Collins and his “12 Questions” to help leaders grow themselves and their business was masterful. However I did get a little upset with one of the masterclasses I attended. It ...
As we prepare to say farewell to 2018 and approach the beginning of a new year, many of you will be preparing your New Year Resolutions. These may include; Lose Weight, eat less, save better, get fit, quit smoking etc Ultimately, you have the goal to ‘be a better person’ than last year. While these are ...
The holidays are upon us and the New Year often triggers a time of reflection, planning, wishing or goal setting. We look back into history and gauge how far we’ve come, by comparing to plans, mitigated by the reality of life getting in the way. We commit to improving, changing, reframing and ‘being better’, as ...
Have you ever thought to yourself, what gets me out of bed in the morning? What really lights my FIRE? You would be right to believe this is a touchy subject, and for good reason. All of us wish to be great at something, no matter what that is, we all like to develop the skills ...
We are pleased to announce the UP! Academy international summer masterclass taking place on the 26th July which will focus on Boosting your Presentation, Sharpening your Pitch and Improving your Networking Skills. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Whether you're trying to explain complex new ideas, or influence prospective customers to love your work, Canadian speaker and strategist Michael Koenka can ...
Most of us seek out and follow leaders that we consider "authentic". It is one of the traits most recognised in high performing leaders and much has been said about its value in building trust, transparency and openness. Indeed, whether you like the persons ideologies or not, they are still recognised for their leadership skill. ...
A Leader who thrives in the different FIRE elements may follow the different leadership styles, however the more balanced leaders practice a wider range of transformational (Bass et al) approaches that make them more effective. Indeed, they are more resilient and agile in different situations. The Transformational leadership skills described by Bass et al looks at ...
We've heard time and again that people don't leave because of money. We've also heard that money is a hygiene factor and not a motivator (i.e. not enough will make people leave, but its presence will not attract). Employee surveys put money below job satisfaction, empowerment, opportunity and culture, when ranking why they are engaged ...
I was never a morning person. I studied and later worked all day, with my team training set after everyone finished work, usually around 20:00 and lasting 2 hours. I then got home, ate and usually caught up with studies (I continued to study even after I started working). Bed time usually meant around midnight, ...
We all spend 27% of our working lives at work. So why shouldn‘t it be fun? Or if not fun at least entertaining. The vast majority of us like a good laugh, laughter releases tension and creates a bond with the people we are sharing a funny moment with. In the words of the superb comedian Victor ...