Is self confidence career critical?
I am writing this on February 14th which is Valentine’s day here in the UK. Valentines day seems to be about demonstrating love and appreciation of another. If I could create a corporate Valentines Day it would be about loving and appreciating our selves and all...What gets you promoted?
I was asked the question by a group of graduates I was working with recently. According to a comprehensive research study by careers expert John Lees these are the key characteristics in rank order. 1. Being self aware 2. Being more aware of the needs of the...What is Matrix Organisation?
Tomorrow I am going for an interview at a top global pharmaceutical company with a view to joining their faculty as an executive coach. So I have been doing my research. A term that comes up a lot in relation to them and generally is “a matrix...Defining Charisma, why bother?
I’d define Charisma as “The ability to inspire action, loyalty and enthusiasm in another” and then I’d pose the question does being Charismatic help you to succeed in your career? I think most people would say yes to that. And I’d be one...Kick start your career in 2012.
As a child growing up in a small village in the West of Scotland I remember the celebration of New Year going on for a week at the very least. Starting to think about what you might want to achieve in the following year often didn’t get any energy or attention...Successful people who get noticed at work are doing one thing
The one thing they are doing is understanding where and how they make a difference. They also recognize they are a brand – a personal brand. Let’s take corporate brands for a minute. What are your favorites? Apple? McDonalds? A small local store? Whatever your...Charismatic Leaders
Crucially, a charismatic leader is someone who manifestly inspires, motivates and sometimes mesmerizes the people they lead: Bill Clinton, Jack Welch, Nicola Horlick, Anita Roddick, and Nelson Mandela come easily to mind. As well you know you don’t need to be senior...Get noticed at work – a thought provoking poem?
Be careful of your thoughts,For your thoughts become your words;Be careful of your words,For your words become your deeds;Be careful of your deeds,For your deeds become your habits;Be careful of your habits,For your habits become your character;Be careful of your...Getting noticed at work takes persistence.
Have you ever had a day when everything thing seemed to go wrong? I had a day like that yesterday. major printer and PC issues befell my home office. And yes you guessed it on the day we had various big deadlines to meet. Then on the domestic front I noticed leaking...Shopping Cart 
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