Develop Your Leadership Skin

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Adapted from Shackleton Cultivate a sense of compassion and responsibility for others. You have a bigger impact on the lives of those under you than you can imagine. Once you make a career decision, commit to stick through the tough…

The Credit Belongs

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The credit belongs to those who are actually in the arena, Who strive valiantly, Who know the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, And spend themselves in a worthy cause; Who at the best, know the triumph of high achievement; And who…

Mindful and Authentic Leadership

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“To act with integrity you must first know who you are, what you stand for, what you believe and what you care most about.” – Bill George There are five dimensions that make up an authentic leader: Pursuing purpose with passion. Without…

Why Leadership Can Be Challenging

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We often confuse leadership with authority. We look to people in high positions and bemoan their lack of leadership. But opportunities for exercising leadership do not depend on position. Leadership can come from any place within or even outside…

Checklist to Select and Organise Your Work Crew

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Adapted from Sir Ernest Shackleton Start with a solid core of workers you know from past jobs or who come recommended by trusted colleagues Your No. 2 is your most important hire. Pick one who complements your management style, shows…

Five Things I Want My Children to Know About Being a Leader

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To be a leader you must be yourself fully. And being the you people know and care about means holding on firmly your values, accepting your vulnerabilities, and confidence that your empathy will always provide you with the strength it takes…

Give the World your Best Anyway

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People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centred. Love Them Anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Do Good Anyway. If you are successful, you win false friends, and true enemies. Succeed…

Journaling: a powerful process for leadership self-development

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A bias for action is all well and good, but mindless action will often mean we become stuck in a cycle of default behaviour that limits our leadership effectiveness. The willingness to not only exercise leadership, but to review, make…

10 Quotes that Will Motivate You to Lead

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When contemplating leadership, you wonder if you are the right person for the job? Do you hold the right qualities, do you have enough experience? These 10 quotes have been gathered to help you realise why being a leader is so important and…

Introducing Change Into Your Organisation

For change to happen, it helps if the whole organisation really wants it. Consulting with influencing staff and stakeholders about the need for change is critical. To do this effectively, leaders must be clear about the need for change and that…