Author Archives: kikimaurey

Mad March Hare, and other eye-openers

I admit to struggling over the past few weeks. Suffering with the weirdest virus combined with the coldest March since records began hasn’t helped. But watching a mad march hare from the train lifted my spirits as it danced and … Continue reading

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Spring Chicken or Flagging Goose – how motivated are you right now?

I’ve been fascinated by some of the enquiries I’ve had over the past few months. Some relate to people’s difficulties with their senior managers, or with individuals within their team(s). And a lot are to do with rising stress levels … Continue reading

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Authenticity, what’s the BIG DEAL… really?

There’s been a recurrent theme as I’ve been going about my business, chatting to leaders and executives, many grappling with reorganization, reducing costs, and striving for sustainable growth. That theme is ‘authenticity’ – fast becoming the buzzword for a new … Continue reading

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Connecting, and reconnecting in magical ways

The New Year started off with much the same verve as the last quarter of 2012. Maybe something really is in the air? I’ve been struck when in meetings with potential new clients, just how eager they are to engage … Continue reading

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Motivation, the KEY Quotient for your success

Over the past year I’ve been struck by the number of CIPD[1] press releases that report a deficit of leadership skills in organisations; low morale and poor productivity of employees; and an army of managers who have little self-awareness and … Continue reading

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