Leadership Tip
How to win the pitch
8 November 2017
Whether you are vying for a highly-prized account, convincing a CFO to loosen the purse strings, or swaying a new team, you need a winning pitch. Here are three steps to compose and deliver it: Know the hidden agenda. Figure out your audience's... read more
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How to demonstrate your credibility as a leader
1 November 2017
One of the most critical traits of an effective leader is credibility. If your team doesn't believe in your ability to do your job, you'll struggle to motivate them. Don't assume your credibility is apparent. Make an effort to establish it from... read more
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How to start your team on the right path
25 October 2017
Any leader who has put together a team - be it large or small, in-person or virtual - knows how difficult it is to get a group started off right. Next time you have to launch a team, try these three things to improve your chances of success... read more
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How to conduct an informal 360
18 October 2017
The most effective leaders identify their strengths and then decide which ones to develop further. To do that, you need to have a clear view of yourself. If your organisation doesn't offer a formal 360-review process, you can conduct your own informal... read more
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How to help your team embrace change
11 October 2017
Sometimes getting people on board with a change is harder than implementing the change itself. Next time your team balks at something new, do the following: Encourage openness. Create an environment where people feel free to express their... read more
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How to assert yourself and influence those around you
4 October 2017
Assertiveness often gets a bad rap. People who are self-confident and forceful can be cast as pushy and annoying. But when balanced with other critical skills, being assertive can help you excel at other things: Fostering teamwork: Teams thrive... read more
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How to keep your employees honest
27 September 2017
Since we were incorporated in 2004, TEN has conducted extensive research into the most important leadership characteristics people expect from their leaders. To date, more than 250,000 people have taken part in the research and 'honesty' has never... read more
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How to turn adversaries into allies
20 September 2017
Anyone who has faced rivals at work - bosses who take all the credit, team members who undermine things - knows how difficult it is to ignore them. Instead, turn your adversaries into collaborators by following these three steps:... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stop getting bad advice
13 September 2017
People love to give advice. While it's useful to hear what others think, sometimes they give off-target or foolish guidance. Here are a few ways to increase your odds of getting good input: Target your requests. Don't ask whoever is available.... read more
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How to reach your enemy
6 September 2017
Having enemies in the workplace is often destructive. Ideally you should try to work with your rival instead of against them. But if your collaborative efforts fail, try one of these strategies instead: Find a common ally. Seek a third party... read more