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2013 – it’s time to play the game!
Every year people come up with new resolutions that they believe will guide them through the year. This year I am going with a new mantra/resolution. It goes a little something like this – “Its time to play the game!” … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, career, confidence, life, management, people, strategy, success
Tagged 2013, confidence, leadership, no fear, strategy
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Leaders Support Leaders
There is a story in the Bible that tells the story of a roman centurion who seeks out Jesus and asks something of him. He requests a favor of Jesus being that his servant is healed. What happens in the … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, people, strategy, support
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The WW1 Workplace – The Trenches
The first world war was one that was fought with very little in the way of warfare technology. There were no fancy tanks, planes or missile guidance systems. Because of this the styles and methods of fighting were slow, laborious … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, management, risk, strategy
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The Willie Wonka management style
What was Willie Wonka’s role in the chocolate factory? Was he – a micro manager? a performance monitor? a creator? or a strategist? Yes – to all of the above but he was also more than that. He was a magician … Continue reading
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Tagged management, people, strategy, style
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Golf anyone?
In the game of golf the best play to make is to hit the ball and land on the fairway. The fairway is a nicely mowed, usually clear of obstacles piece of lush green grass that is often the most … Continue reading
Sheep minding – action and experience (based on a true story)
Once upon a time there was a young man. This young man was charged with caring for his fathers flock of sheep. The days were long and quiet – seriously sheep aren’t that hard to care for. Are they? Anyway … Continue reading
Managing High Performers
People and workers who are quality will shine through in the midst of the pack. They aren’t always the loudest, the most obvious or the best looking. Quite often quality people are sitting in the office next to you – … Continue reading
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Tagged high performance, leadership, management, people, strategy
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Never say no to the boss
I have a few “rules” that I adhere to or live by in my working life. Some of them are common sense and some are self preservation. There is one rule that I esteem above all others – Never say … Continue reading
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Tagged followership, leadership, management, people, strategy
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Step 1. Make a plan
There are a few options you can take when faced with a task – Run and hide Take action Make a plan I have found that no matter what situation arises or what you have to deal with there is … Continue reading
Posted in excellence, management, planning, strategy, success
Tagged execution, plan, strategy, success
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