“A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.” — Ralph Lauren A clear and inspiring vision is arguably one of the most powerful tools in the leadership toolbox. It provides…
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In this article, we’ll explore HOW to give effective feedback. For most of us, giving feedback is uncomfortable. At the same time, if you don’t you will get the behaviours you tolerate – and we know that high performance takes place in an environment of…
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In our recent Integrity and Values Boardroom Breakfast, we began the conversation on Feedback. In this article – and a few to follow – I’ll share some practical kitchen tools and techniques to master the art of giving effective feedback and cutting to the chase….
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Here’s a curly question for you: If you’re really honest with yourself – how much integrity do you really have? Every moment I am challenged by how much integrity we do or don’t have. And – no offence – I consider we don’t have any. So,…
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I was at a client in Newcastle about a decade ago, watching mining equipment being loaded up for shipping to a mine in Western Australia. The dispatcher said, “They’ll be back in a fortnight.” I was flabbergasted. “Why?” I asked. “They’ve got faults in them,”…
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Several years ago we were approaching the end of year. We’d made budget and were shooting for our stretch goal. One more sale was going to do it. I bagged the sale. I was thrilled with myself! I told the team that we’d done it…
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Missed deadlines, reworks and lost profit are the cost of not being transparent about what is happening in your business – the cost of settling for the beautiful lie. And these lies have a cost that we can measure in time, money and materials. Would…
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When was the last time you made a really good decision in business and in life? Think about it. What was the decision? Where were you when you made that decision? And, what were you doing? Chances are, you made that decision at a time…
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Do you ever use the little “urgent” flag in your email? Do other people send you emails marked urgent? Do you go to urgent meetings? They’re a rude interruption, aren’t they. And when you read those emails and go to those meetings, are they…
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