Why am I so defensive? Unfortunately, this is a problem that many people, including aspiring leaders, face today. Being defensive can lead to a breakdown of relationships, general unhappiness or even a lack of progress in your career. Being defensive could look like: getting angry when somebody criticises you, ignoring your partner because you didn’t…
Can switching your mind set from manager to leader transform your life? Forbes carried out a survey where they estimate that a lack of leadership in businesses costs up to $550bn annually. They discovered that companies have over 80 percent of managers that do not know how to lead people. This leads to distrust, isolated…
“The pressure of an increasingly demanding work culture in the UK is perhaps the biggest and most pressing challenge to the mental health of the general population”. That is a statement from the Mental Health Foundation in the UK and wow, what a powerful statement it is. A UK study found that one third of…
Mindfulness can often be used as a tool or process to help you better understand control, or as better described, self-control. People who practice mindfulness often speak about how they feel more in control of themselves. So, how can that help you in leadership? Although there are hugely popular and successful people who practice mindfulness,…
Mindfulness and happiness are often linked because people who practice mindfulness often say that they are happier? However, why is that and can that help you in leadership? Although there are hugely popular and successful people who practice mindfulness, what I am curious about is where practicing mindfulness can benefit the everyday leader. The aspiring,…
“What is my purpose?” This question has been around for centuries and yet, is one of the most difficult to answer. According to a study, 89% of 16-29 year olds claim that their life lacks meaning or purpose. This is a problem and in this post I want to help simplify a solution for you….
Becoming more productive is something we all want in life and is one of the most difficult areas of our life to master. If you read my previous blog you would’ve learn the three key areas of your life that you need to master in order to become insanely productive. Focusing of these three areas,…
How does one become successful? This is a question that every single person asks themselves. The answer is simple, but extremely difficult. That is why majority of people don’t achieve what they want in life. I will however, answer that question for you and share with you three key steps to becoming insanely productive! If…
The pursuit of happiness. No, I’m not talking about the Will Smith movie, even though it’s incredible. The pursuit of happiness is something everything is looking for, whether it be through relationships, money, work, family or other means. We are all looking for that one thing that makes us happy, that one secret. In all…
