Three Behaviours of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders, Part One

Studies show that companies who have leaders with higher levels of Emotional Intelligence are more profitable. People with higher levels of Emotional Intelligence also perform better as leaders, not only in business, but also in their lives. This series of blogs is about Emotional Intelligence (EI). EI may not be the easiest of subjects to…

Learn How To Build Mental Resilience Now, Part Two

In part two of this two part blog I will be sharing tools which can help you build your mental resilience, solving another problem! These are tools which I have spent the last 10 years learning, developing and exercising. And, they actually work! I strongly recommend ready part one before moving on to the tools!…

Confidence and ego in leadership, part three

This blog will explain why ego has no place in leadership, why confidence does and how this applies to your leadership style. Part one discussed why ego has no place in leadership. Part two will explained just how to stop using your ego and start displaying confidence. Part three wraps up this three part blog…

Confidence and ego in leadership, part two

This blog will explain why ego has no place in leadership, why confidence does and how this applies to your leadership style. Part one discussed why ego has no place in leadership. Part two will explain just how to stop using your ego and start displaying confidence. Part One, Two and Three are all available…

Confidence and ego in leadership, part one

This blog will explain why ego has no place in leadership, why confidence does and how this applies to your leadership style. To be clear confidence and ego are not the same thing. Being egotistical is to tailor every situation tailor to your own self-interest. Having confidence is to feel or believe in yourself and…

Why people leave bosses, part two?

This page will tell you how to overcome being the reason people leave your team. Imagine reading an employee exit form which states that the reason for the employee leaving is you. The employee actually left because you were a poor manager. How would that make you feel? Would that be enough to prompt you…

Should I do a Project Management course?

The answer really depends on your career goals and what industry you are working in. As a professional, achieving recognised qualifications can often verify and certify your knowledge. Below is a comparison of undertaking a project management qualification. Benefits Drawbacks Better salary opportunities Time consuming Increased employment openings Costs money Networking opportunities   Employer Value…

5 differences between a leader and a manager

Leaders and manager are different. There are plenty of quotes and sayings out there about the difference and they tend to go something like this: ‘A leader shows you the way, a manager tells you the way’. There are many, who people argue are the best, leaders. People such as Martin Luther King, Theodore Roosevelt,…