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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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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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Are you more than MENSA material?

I’m feeling in a reflective mood today. I’ve been on the road recently talking a lot to people – some of whom fall into two categories: Firstly, those who are patently bright and highly technically competent but don’t put much … Continue reading

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Strengthen your Keys to Success!

Author Anne Dickson in her best-seller “Women at Work” describes how in her research for the book, women at middle or senior management “…often feel lonely, unconfident and are working excessively hard to compensate for self-perceived inadequacy”. Women also have … Continue reading

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