Leadership in Crisis
Leadership must be one of the most mis-used words in the world of work. A great concept we often try to simplify what is a more complicated issue than that answered by a mere paragraph or list of ‘approved’ qualities. The simple fact is that the question “What is a good leader?” is the wrong one to ask. The right question is “What leadership qualities are required for the mix of situation and personalities I have?” Leadership is, as we know from practical experience, fluid. Consistent traits in one situation do not always yield results in another, even though those traits are admirable and worthwhile in and of themselves. Applying what is needed at the time is the hallmark of not just a good leader but an excellent one.
Self care tips after a disaster
Resilience is a word often bandied about but often misunderstood. Often we are better able to define what resilience is not rather than what it is – the failure to cope, persevere, and overcome the challenges we face. We think of resilience either as a fluid – able to blend and move around the obstacles in its path, or as a rock – sturdy and solid, withstanding the waves of adversity that crash upon it. It is, in reality, both. There are times we need to bend and be flexible and others where we need to stand strong despite the provocation and fires around us. Resilience is best thought of as an ability, an ability to navigate through life. It is not something you have or don’t have, but something we develop through personal growth and individual choices we make. When it comes to a major event like an earthquake, and its ongoing impact, here are 5 key strategies more important than ever to enhance the resilience we have and maximise our health.
DVD1 Generation Y
In this informative DVD you will be entertained as well as educated about the generation gap between Gen Y and Baby Boomers. In this 33 minute DVD shot in front of a live audience you will learn about:
Generation Y
Despite the fact that Generation Y has been in the workforce for the past decade or so I still get asked how to communicate with, manage and understand todays ‘youth’.
Lessons from the Quake: Week 5
Week 5 and just over a month after a 7.1 earthquake struck approximately 35km to the west of Christchurch, a city of over 350,000 people, what lessons have been learned in terms of business, community, and individual recovery.
How do we all fail as managers?
Well, this commentary has been coming for some time. Although it’s nice to have some time away from fighting fires (of the team and individual type that is) the topic is not one that fills me with confidence.
Business lessons from the FIFA world cup
Whether you’re a genuine sports fan, reluctant follower because everyone else in the office is interested, or card carrying member of the ‘I hate sports’ club there are valuable lessons for all businesses from sporting endeavours.