Posts Tagged ‘Leadership Challenges’
Why you should re-read the ‘Circle of Influence/Circle of Concern’ Model right now….
I bet when Stephen Covey came up with the Circle of Influence/Circle of Control model in his bestselling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he didn’t imagine that it would also be incredibly relevant to a world facing COVID-19. But it is. And it’s a useful model to revisit right now – not…
Read MoreHumour and Authenticity
In the not too distant past, I had an experience which taught me two very important life lessons: 1. The value of humour 2. The challenge of being authentic in our work environments. The story goes something like this. It was a typical Tuesday morning as a busy working mum of three. I was rushing…
Read MoreFour Leadership Lessons I Learned From My Kids
It has been said “the real magic wand is the child’s own mind” (Gasset) and I could not agree more. I am often reminded of the wisdom of children. In many ways this statement is counter intuitive, after all, are we not the ones supposed to be teaching them of the ways of the world? The truth…
Read MoreUsing the Difficulty – How to Transform a Challenge into an Opportunity
Challenge: “A test of one’s abilities or resources in a demanding but stimulating undertaking…” (thefreedictionary.com) Challenges are everywhere. They are an everyday occurrence in our working lives, whether it be a poor profit result, a problematic relationship with a colleague or difficulties in leading others through change. Dealing with each one effectively is inextricably linked…
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