Leadership Resources

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10 characteristics of effective leaders

Great leaders come in all shapes and sizes, and they are not limited to a particular industry or to listed companies. An effective leader can be anyone from a politician to a small business owner. However, despite the vast differences in professions and... read more

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How to change your thinking

Groundbreaking ideas are no longer a luxury when success is contingent upon an organisation’s ability to adapt, innovate, and improve. To surface groundbreaking ideas, you need to challenge the long-held beliefs the people in your organisation ... read more

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How to show your strength as a leader

Competence can be established by virtue of the position you hold, your reputation, and your actual performance. But your presence matters too. Fortunately, you don’t need to be the master of self-esteem to to appear confident. If you want people to see... read more

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How to recognise your moment of obligation

People who successfully tackle big problems are often driven by a specific event or time in their lives when they felt compelled to act. These “moments of obligation” can drive you to start working on a problem, and keep at it when you might feel like... read more

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How to lead in a crisis

When leading through a crisis, most leaders are forced to think and behave in ways that feel unfamiliar. In a time-pressured, make-or-break situation, you might wonder if you should take charge and command action or take the time to enable the innovation... read more

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10 reasons why avid readers become effective leaders

We are taught from a very young age that reading as much as possible is the pathway to success and fulfillment. Picture the smartest, hardest-working person you know, and chances are you picture them in a library poring over a variety of texts for hours... read more

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How to encourage gratitude in your team

As we navigate through the demands and challenges of an ever-changing workplace, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Amidst deadlines, meetings, and presentations, we often forget the power of gratitude - the simple act of expressing... read more

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How to bring people in from the cold

All employees want to feel that they belong in the workplace. Creating a sense of belonging results in greater on-the-job effort and higher employee performance. To build a sense of belonging, eliminate outsiderness, bring everyone on board and... read more

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How to deal with difficult people

Sometimes, difficult people are not so easy to recognise. A situation can make a person difficult. Someone who refuses to budge an inch from their stance or opinion can create a miserable workplace atmosphere. Here are some effective tactics you can... read more

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How to be successful

Success means different things to different people. Most often, though, it refers to reaching meaningful, worthwhile goals aligned with one’s values and fully realising personal and professional potential. Success is an ongoing process of growth rather... read more