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‘IT’S all in the mind’! You will know the phrase. And actually, everything we do is governed by how and what we think. So, how well do you know your own mind – and more pertinently, do you mind your own business? In other words, do you lead, rather than follow, in your actions, in…… Continue Reading
INTERACTIVE websites. Given the chance would you vote FORUM? Well, Naked Leader advocates people becoming involved, comment, be in the game – none more so than where company founder David Taylor’s blog is concerned, entitled Naked Leader Week. Among the recent jewels was, ‘All the things that are wrong with you‘ which started with ‘Dear…… Continue Reading
INSIDE your team, debate, discuss and decide – then go forward with one voice. Providing everyone has had a chance to have their say, and been genuinely listened to, they will go forward with you. ‘One team – one vision’. This does not mean you are ‘against’ other teams (we can all be in more…… Continue Reading
LIFE can be an obstacle course. And often, what stops us achieving success is a barrier that comes from within, manifesting itself as an inability to believe in the likelihood of our achieving that goal. It may look sunny outside but this hovering cloud within convinces us it is going to rain and if it…… Continue Reading
IN business, rather like in your very own Room 101, one of the top 10 items you should consign right now to the fires of hell are useless manuals from the training courses you never did anything with. I know they stand as testament to your policy of lifetime learning, but be honest, have they…… Continue Reading
CHOOSE to change long-lasting negative behaviour. Being human is wonderful as we can learn new ways, new skills, and ignore old habits. By taking the time to make better choices, new behaviours will become new habits. Strive to be all you can be – you have it it within you to do just that. (Based…… Continue Reading
MAKE up your mind that you will remember. Recall positive memories, store memories, think positively, rest your mind and remember a keen memory is a skill you can nurture and not something you were born with. So work on it.… Continue Reading
WORK on ownership, accountability and strengths. Hold a meeting and, as a team, agree that no one will ever say anything behind each others’ backs which they would not say to their faces. This is a given, and must be accepted on an emotional level. If everyone simply nods, they will not do it. If…… Continue Reading
DO your customers let you know what they want? Do they give you feedback? If not, go and ask them. Make it easy for them to approach you with their requests/feedback. Ask them how do they rate your customer service and what their expectations are of you? Ensure your complaints procedure is monitored so you…… Continue Reading
MAKE sure you have a clear, concise, compelling strategy for your company. Ensure everyone in your organisation knows it. Also, how what they personally do relates to the strategy. Anything that you do that does not help you get closer to your vision, stop doing it. You will stop over a third of your work…… Continue Reading