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JAMES HUNT versus Niki Lauda in a true-to-life remake of a thrilling 1976 blockbuster. The clamour to see the F1 film Rush is understandable and yet it was a man in a rush in the 1980s who still stirs more memories for most aficionados of the sport. Ayrton Senna, who died in Italy aged 34,…… Continue Reading
IT is not only devotees of Britain’s Got Talent who are familiar with the term ‘Diversity’. Never mind the street dance group of that name, winners of the TV show in 2009, it is Naked Leader’s (NL) second annual coaching conference which takes centre stage here. Coaching for a Diverse Workforce was a topical theme…… Continue Reading
YOU might have to address a gathering this week. Remember that top-class speakers are interactive. As a good speaker you will already have a rapport with your audience. Never use notes. Just tell stories and listen to the feedback. And learn from it. Now, to be top class, add that you will: 1. Be in…… Continue Reading
IN business, as in sport, 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…… Continue Reading
KNOWLEDGE is no longer power. Relationships, leadership and teamwork are today’s power. There is so much knowledge and information going around, and we have such ease of access to so much more, that holding onto your bit of unique information won’t make any difference. (Extract from The Naked Coach)… Continue Reading
DETERMINATION to win can often mean the difference between a positive result or not. Don’t accept defeat. Be determined and the good result will follow. … Continue Reading
YOU are far more likely to take action and be persistent when you focus on what you want, rather than on what you don’t want. No matter how negative a situation appears this week, no matter how few choices you think you have, and above all, no matter how others are reacting, always focus very…… Continue Reading
CAN you decide whether or not you are decisive? I trust you have decided that the answer is ‘yes’! Because authoritative people are listened to. They get things done and others take note of what they say and act on it. Rather like Steven Capper of Skanska, who you will have read about via Naked…… Continue Reading
BUSINESS is not just about making money, it is about delighting your customers. making money is the by-product. And you will delight your customers by following through and delivering on what you promise. So, this month, and always, follow through and deliver on your promise. Be seen to deliver your agreement. And if something goes…… Continue Reading
FROM shop floor to executive suite, print room to boardroom. Steven Capper’s rags-to-riches style rise from a Margaret Thatcher-inspired Youth Training Scheme in 1980s Britain to potential UK Chief Information Officer of The Year for 2013 was borne from a desire to make a difference. For Steven – innovative and ground-breaking IT Director for construction…… Continue Reading