Leadership
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
Four Ways to Build a Culture of Courage
By Doug Dickerson - July 25, 2014
Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. â TS Eliot Author Leo Buscaglia tells this story of his mother and their âmisery dinnerâ. It was the night after his father came home and said it looked as if he would have to go into bankruptcy because... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
Career Management: The 7 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Advancement
By Robert Hosking - July 25, 2014
Like most hardworking professionals, youâre committed to your job and want to be recognised and rewarded for your efforts. But even if youâre highly effective in your role, you might be undermining your chances for advancement. These subtle career management mistakes could have been holding back raises and promotions for years without you even knowing... Read more »
Processes & Procedures
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
Three tips for public speaking
By Adam Milford - July 25, 2014
Correct breathing, voice and speech techniques form the foundation for public speaking explains Adam Milford
Project Management
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
Bring on the breakfast meeting
By Charley Taylor-Smith - July 25, 2014
The saying goes âbreakfast is the most important meal of the dayâ and while I agree, I want to take this adage one step further and claim âbreakfast is the best time to meet during the dayâ. To help communicate this message, and inspired by an increase of breakfast meeting enquiries, we have launched London... Read more »
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
Walking Works for Business CHANGE
By Sarah Liveing - July 25, 2014
In todayâs fast-moving business world increasing productivity is at the forefront of everyoneâs mind, but is this at the cost of health and wellbeing of employees? Walking Works is an innovative new programme designed to benefit employers and employees through walking and good health. It takes my Walking for Weight Loss scheme of structured walking... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
Four Benefits to Book Clubs in the Workplace
By Kemetia Foley - July 25, 2014
Kemetia Foley extolls the virtues of the humble tome
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
Owning Our Experience
By Graham W Price - July 25, 2014
My article in last monthâs issue suggested we could all benefit from learning to âownâ our reactions. I pointed out that while reactions are automatic, and so arenât immediately controllable (at least the thinking and feeling part of our reactions), theyâre still happening inside us. Theyâre still determined by our own internal programming. So blaming... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
Mastery is the Path
By Hilary Jeanes - July 25, 2014
Mastery is not perfection, but rather a journey, and the true master must be willing to try and fail and try again. â George Leonard If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all. â Michaelangelo Mastery is great, but even that is not enough. You have... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
The Tragedy of Everest
By Rona Cant - July 25, 2014
On the 18th April 2014, 13 Sherpas were killed (three are still missing) by an avalanche on Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Everest has become an obsession â whereas it was once the preserve of climbers it appears to be more like the first day of the Sales â I must get... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
The First Steps in Planning a Meeting
By Alda Egurrola-Wienke - July 25, 2014
The prospect of planning a meeting can be daunting, especially if youâre new to the task. As with many endeavors, getting started can be the hardest part. It helps if you begin with a good grasp of the meeting itself and the outcome you want to achieve. The more information you gather upfront, the more... Read more »
Communication
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
5 Ways Storytelling Can Empower Your Business
By Claire Taylor - July 25, 2014
Storytelling is a powerful communication tool. The wisdom of the ages has been preserved because it was handed down the generations through myths, legends, fables and parables. If it can survive thousands of years, then imagine what it can, right now, do for your business. Neurologically weâre wired for narratives; itâs how our brains work.... Read more »
Communication
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
10 Tips for When a Business Presentation Goes Wrong
By Michael Collins - July 25, 2014
Will you be able to think on your feet and save the day? asks Michael Collins
Communication
Issue: July / August 2014
Issue: July / August 2014
Using Effective Dialogue in Resolving Conflict
By Joanne Barnfather - July 24, 2014
In my last article, I wrote about the âtasteâ of Diversity. I shared with you points on creating relationships in a diverse team. With this process comes conflict. I thought it would be beneficial to share with you the process we got through in conflict and what we can do to change the outcome and... Read more »