February 9, 2017
The Difficulties of Defining Leadership
Curious about what leadership actually means? Me too. We all know leadership is critical to maximizing success, but what exactly is it? To grasp how…
Posts tagged with 'motivation'
January 4, 2017
How to Stop Your Workload From Snowballing During the Holidays
Like many of you, yesterday was my first day back in the office after what I had hoped would be a serene and calming Christmas…
October 6, 2016
Goal Setting: Don’t Lose Motivation!
When we set ourselves a goal, we usually do so in a flush of enthusiasm and optimism. It can be a New Year’s resolution to get…
September 16, 2016
Unbending Oak or Flexible Reed?
Has anyone ever accused you of being controlling? Or maybe, the opposite… Do people see you as the laid back, flexible, easygoing manager…
September 6, 2016
Empowerment vs Entitlement – #MTtalk Roundup
Imagine this scenario: You’re watching a medal ceremony during the Olympic Games. The gold medalist won with a clear margin, but the silver medalist kicks…
August 12, 2016
How I Found My Voice in My One-on-Ones
I’ve laughed in them, cried in them, been bored in them, and even shouted in them. No matter what your personal thoughts are about one-on-ones – whether…
July 22, 2016
Influence: Do You Have the Power?
Influence can come in a variety of forms. From a viral campaign on social media, to a presidential election campaign, to the pleadings of…
May 23, 2016
Goal-Setting: Benefits and Cautions
Goals? Sure, I have them and I could more or less tell you what they are, but I didn’t need to write them down like…
April 5, 2016
Step Off the Sidelines & Get Into the Game!
Ever watch a professional football game on television? The head coach paces back and forth along the sidelines, delivering plays, processing information he receives through…
March 15, 2016
What’s the Secret of a Happy Team?
It’s a manager’s dream to work with a happy, engaged and motivated team. But happiness is so subjective, and people’s motivations are so varied,…
February 5, 2016
It Pays to Look After Customer-Facing Staff
I turn my back on the gray, drizzly high street and stand at the threshold of the store, blinking in the light of a thousand…
December 14, 2015
How Real Are Your Limitations?
Imagine losing your sight at the age of 14. That happened to Patricia Walsh and, understandably, it threw her into a pit of despair.