Purpose, Meaning and Fulfilment In The Workplace
In this post we are going to look at the idea of purpose, meaning and fulfilment and how finding answers to these questions is going to radically improve your decision making for the better. Contrary to popular belief these questions are not all that lofty and can be answered quite simply and practically when you understand […]
When Intentions Go Wrong
Don’t let the Past Dictate Your Future. Macro intentions and micro intentions can be good, bad or completely bloody ugly. The thing about intentions that you really have to understand is they heavily influence your choices, your perceptions and your behaviours for good or ill. The point of this blog is to get you to start […]
Optimal Intentions Are Always Best
Have you ever wondered what is in fact best practice in any given situation. What the hell is worlds best practice anyway? Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Well that might be best for you buddy but that ain’t never going to fly in my situation?” Have you thought to yourself “I don’t have the resources […]
Other Common Problem Intentions
No Intentions The most common and the most monstrously inefficient mistake people make regarding setting intentions is to have none or have poorly formulated intentions or intentions that simply don’t help. If you want you or your staff to wander around wondering what to do then don’t spend much time clarifying intentions in your own […]
Optimal Effectiveness The Heart of Great Outcomes
Do you find yourself getting started on a plan only to find it quickly gets derailed by unpredictables or minutiae. Or do you try to solve a problem only to find there seems to be no satisfactory solution. Perhaps you have a team that is underperforming and all your efforts to motivate them seem to […]
Understanding Great Leadership – Part 1
Have you ever wondered what a leader actually is? Do you thoroughly understand the attributes of a leader? Do you know what makes one leader great and another poor. Do you know from where a leader derives their authority? What are the mistakes of leadership? If you have leadership aspirations you must be able to answer these questions […]
Understanding Great Leadership – Part 2
The Problems With Ultimate Power You may now be wondering what the place of the Absolute Monarch / Dictator is in corporations. Do they have a place. You might be assuming the answer is no, they don’t. If you are thinking this then you are only sort of right. The question is wrong. It […]
When Intentions Go Wrong – Part 2
If at the outset of a project whether it be personal or professional you set intentions that are out of your control or over which you have little influence you are likely to be setting yourself up for some unexpected problems; insecurity and disappointment at the very least, probably frustration, anger and resentment or worse […]
The Weakness of Leading From the Front Part 1
Leading from the Front has Traps and Pitfalls. The opposite of the Monarchistic Dictator Super Boss and part time executioner is the Messiah or the bringer of hope, the prophet or in more corporate speak the visionary. Now this might sound a bit to spiritual but it isn’t really. The bringing of hope, adventure and exciting […]
On becoming Professionally effective
PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESILIENCE, CONFIDENCE AND SELF MANAGEMENT SKILLS One of the most important attributes of highly successful professionals is their ability to be effective in a wide variety of situations. Whether the situation is simple and uncomplicated or complex and serious, your ability stay composed and navigate the situation effectively depends on your framework and […]