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IN business you are nowhere without the team. In some cases that might be as an individual with an entourage of people to help out. Delegation is one key area of playing that team game well. Doing so will allow you to make maximum use of the resources available to you, for the benefit of…… Continue Reading
BE out there. Visibility builds trust. Your customers and potential customers are on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and others. Go and meet them there. Do it today! … Continue Reading
LISTEN with the same enthusiasm with which you speak. That way, you will listen properly, rather than being full of your own dialogue, which originates in your mind, and not blocking out the potential for effective communication with others. Communicating one way in a series of statements, of our condition or thoughts, means you may…… Continue Reading
BREAK free from seeking the approval of others. You will never become a well-respected person and brand without detractors, and these people may be very vocal in their opposition to you. You need that; you need these people talking about you, having a go at what you have done, often complete strangers to you, to…… Continue Reading
Time to Read – A little over 2 minutes When you hear the “F” Word, do this Well, three “F” words, actually One – The most frequent question people are ever asked is… “How are you?” And the most frequent answer of them all is… “Fine” The same word people use when they are sitting…… Continue Reading
THE jigsaw which makes up effective leadership comprises many different pieces. So on this diverse subject it seems appropriate to obtain the view of a man who deals in parts. Not just any old parts, either, for Jon Harte is the managing director of the parts division of Europe’s largest Ford dealer group, Ford Retail.…… Continue Reading
BE motivated – now! Learn from the past of course. However, you need to live in the present and put the past behind you. Your dreams and aspirations must be in the here and now.… Continue Reading
WHEN managing change, pay attention to the four key principles. Leadership, communication, strategy and culture. You must have a clear understanding of these to avoid an uphill struggle. Remember, change is inevitable. You need the ability to adapt so you can survive and prosper. An organisation needs to improve and adapt to the changing world.…… Continue Reading
YOU can walk on it, step close to it and live on it. The question is, do you have it? That vital ingredient of success – the edge. Ask yourself this. Why do some people thrive under pressure? How do some people remain in control, no matter what? What makes the difference between winning and…… Continue Reading
THERE will always be a need for a coach to take you on a journey. Coaching is a one-to-one, on-the-job approach by managers and trainers to help people develop their skills and levels of competence. It can also involve group learning – and nobody does it better than Naked Leader. Through inspirational speaker David Taylor…… Continue Reading