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Why Servant Leaders Make the Best Leaders

Servant leaders consider themselves to be equals, not superiors, they are more relatable and humble. They teach and mentor those around them, and actively seek to learn from others.  Servant leaders ensure that the differing and unique strengths of each team member are being sufficiently put into practice.  Their objective is to help every individual continually grow and improve professionally.

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Posted on Tue, August 21, 2018 in Leadership Personal Development

Go On … Put Your Feet Up!

Contrary to popular belief, the path to success is not all about blood, sweat and tears.  Some leaders believe that relinquishing their vacation time will increase their chances of success, not so! The most successful leaders take time off! If you’re guilty of working nights, weekends and holidays, take heed of research carried out by the Australian National University that revealed that the work limit for a healthy life should be set at 39 hours a week instead of the 48-hour-week limit set internationally about 80 years ago and that ‘Long work hours erode a person's mental and physical health, because it leaves less time to eat well and look after themselves properly.’

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Posted on Tue, August 07, 2018 in Leadership

How to Set a Good Example as a Leader

The business environment is more intricate than ever before. There have been gradient shifts in client expectations and the general pace of work. Managing expectations, relationships and driving results requires strong leadership. A person with balanced emotional and intellectual fortification is needed to make sound assessments, to think and plan strategically and to drive change and success. Setting a good example is central to strong leadership, often leaders don’t even realise that their actions set the standard for those they lead. 

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Posted on Tue, July 24, 2018 in Leadership

Embracing Change

It seems that, today, change is inevitable. Often, though, it is resisted because it requires us to shift out of our comfort zone. Change brings about a fear of the unknown and a reluctance to face it head on. Great leaders are flexible leaders who are willing to embrace change. They understand that while it may be unnerving, it presents new opportunity to help everyone be more relevant, creative and strategic. They understand that change represents an opening to transform, innovate and ignite growth. A great leader motivates and empowers their team to adapt to change and to find ways to build on the new.

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Posted on Tue, July 10, 2018 in Leadership Organisational Development

Empathy - an Essential Leadership Skill

Empathy is the art of comprehending the needs and desires of others - appreciating different views and perspectives. Empathetic leaders are among the most successful as they understand that empathy is an essential leadership competency. The difference between empathy and sympathy is worth exploring a little to avoid giving mixed messages: sympathy are the feelings of pity and sorry for someone else’s misfortunes – in other words, joining them in their grief/problem/challenge – potentially losing objectivity. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another while remaining removed from their situation – retaining objectivity. Being empathetic doesn’t mean you have to agree with everyone else all the time, it is about demonstrating a willingness to take on board the opinions of others – to hear them.

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Posted on Tue, June 26, 2018 in Leadership

The Ingredients of Leadership: Direction, Protection and Order

Great leadership is a force that inspires and energises people to achieve the greatest success through reaching common goals in a connected and cohesive way. Great leadership positively transforms organisations.  The essential ingredients of what constitutes this force are simple and clear. Leaders provide three things … direction, protection and order. 

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Posted on Tue, May 29, 2018 in Leadership

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