Leadership Resources

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How to generate new ideas

Brainstorming - or "thought-shower" as some prefer to call it - has gotten a bad rap for leading to uncreative and even unhealthy consensus. But getting together to try out ideas and come up with new ones can promote collaboration and... read more

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How to identify your strengths

Understanding your strengths in the workplace is an important part of being self-aware and taking control of your career. Knowing your strengths and how to improve them can help you find work that you enjoy while also enabling you to hone your skills in... read more

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How to cultivate ethical behaviour

So often we hear about unethical and egregious behaviour of organisations and their leaders that seem intent on screwing their customers, lying and cheating, and perhaps laughing all the way to the bank. It is demoralising to so frequently learn that so... read more

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How to save time by saying no

What matters more: the amount of time you work or the results you produce? Any smart leader would say the latter. Yet, many people spend long, wasted hours at work. Learning to say 'no' is crucial for protecting your time and energy. While it might... read more

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How to share your passion

A simple way to show your passion for your topic is to show your enthusiasm. Enthusiasm can help you communicate your energy, interest, and motivation for your topic. It can also help you influence your audience's emotions, attitudes, and actions.... read more

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How to make the most of a bad job

Nearly everybody has suffered through a horrible job at some point. When we're unhappy at work, we tend to feel sorry for ourselves, and that's understandable -- but there's a lot more we can do to relieve our misery than just dragging ourselves to work... read more

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How to stay happy, together

Evidence is mounting from sociological research that when both partners in a relationship dedicate themselves to work and to home life, they reap benefits such as increased economic freedom, a more satisfying relationship, and a lower-than-average chance... read more

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How to grab their attention before you present

Senior leaders are among the toughest crowds. They're incredibly busy so they won't sit still for a long presentation with a big reveal at the end. Often they'll just interrupt before you finish. Here's how you can earn their support: Summarise... read more

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How to give your boss bad news

It can be daunting to bring a problem to your manager, especially when you are just starting out. But these conversations are an inevitable part of every job. Learning to have a productive conversation during a crisis requires intention and patience... read more

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How to learn to be charismatic

We have all seen the leader at the front of the room, the one who holds an audience in sway, bringing on laughter and tears and causing everyone to leave feeling challenged, inspired, and motivated. Though they may be experts in their fields, expertise... read more