Monthly Archives: July 2011

Being memorable as a leader

I saw this sign at the weekend and it caught my eye: “You are welcome to turn here.”                                           Now … Continue reading

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What can the News Corps crisis teach us about effective leadership?

Effective leadership in British business has been a subject with a global spotlight this week, given the ongoing issues and management mishaps within the boardroom of News Corps. This excellent blog from Harvard Business Review has been one particular discussion … Continue reading

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Leading yourself – and the first few minutes

The first few minutes of anything, are so critical. They can trigger a chain of thinking and feeling that can keep you going or make you stop.  Improve your results or hold them back. Spring blogs will continue to include … Continue reading

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Trains, Complaints & Automobiles

The railways in the UK are not new to criticism. Late, over-crowded, dirty, leaves on the track – you know the stories, and have probably experienced it yourself.   The start of something beautiful? Yet in the past five years, … Continue reading

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What hacks you off about your Boss?

“They micro-manage me.” “They don’t give me enough credit.” “They don’t understand the issues I’m dealing with.” “They just pass everything to me.” “They don’t listen.” “I could do it much better than them!” Funky Business is a brilliant read … Continue reading

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