Who should we delegate to? I’m going to take this in two steps. The first is when you are just beginning to delegate or have never delegated before and the second is the use of delegation for development, when delegation is used widely already in your team. Step one –…Read More
Burnout Through Stress
Stress is the mental and physical condition that results from strains that exceed our capabilities at the time. However excessive stress, which remains over a consistent period of time, can produce mental and physical disorders. Burnout occurs when we lose motivation …because work/activity ceases to be meaningful. This leads to…Read More
That Winning Feeling
Did you notice that when the Olympics were on, the media was leading with positive stories? So what has made the big difference? The reason is investment, pure and simple. I’m not just talking about investment in the athletes themselves, but also in the best trainers, coaches, nutritionists, physiotherapists etc….Read More
When Did You Last Praise Your Staff?
It is amazing how we… Underestimate The Power Of A Simple Thank You! When we are so busy with work, the simple things can easily be forgotten. When we do have the time to think, like at appraisal time, we are so involved in trying to find things to help…Read More
Where Do Your Fantasies Lead You?
Now Let Me State This Right Up Front! I am not referring to those naughty fantasies that you may have thought about when you read this title! I’m referring to those thoughts that grow arms and legs from a single comment, facial expression or part of a gesture. You Know…Read More
Positive Belief – The Practicalities
A Quick Mention On Positive Belief As Bruce Lipton talks about in his book, The Biology of Belief, the conscious and subconscious are interdependent, the conscious mind is creative and able to summon up positive thought, whereas the subconscious is strictly habitual and works through our instinct and life learning…Read More
Quick Guide to Dealing with Difficult Situations
Have you ever had someone or something hold you back from a very important task? How do you deal with people who are very nice but seem to be dragging their feet on your important issues? Do you let it go until the frustration and emotion gets too much and…Read More
7 Keys to Achieving Motivational Environments
The first thing I’m going to say on this subject will not be news to some of you. Motivation comes from within No one can ever motivate you: they may be your inspiration, but they can never be your motivation. You motivate you! Now, if you manage people, or…Read More