I am a leadership and neuroscience geek. One of our most valuable tools is our mindset, and you guessed it—our brain. Our brain is a muscle, and like any muscle, it needs exercise (stay tuned for my next newsletter on brain exercises!). When I started in this space 17 years ago, I went to construction […]
Imagine working for an organisation that – Has a LOVE for your Well-Being. A Team you LOVE working with? Leaders you LOVE working for? And finally, has a culture you LOVE? They put people over profit. Let’s start with Well-Being (FYI, a hot topic today). Leaders can significantly boost well-being and dopamine levels among their […]
It is April, and we are hearing—I am already done. Is it Christmas yet? I am overwhelmed. I can’t keep up. I am racing through life. I am so busy. There is too much change. The pace of life is challenging. Expectations of me are too high. I am juggling too many balls. Life is […]
The Real Impact of Celebrating at Work. “A group becomes a team when each member is sure enough of himself and his contribution to praise the skills of others.” ~Norman Shidle This saying perfectly captures what we’re talking about today: the importance of recognising success at work. In a time when we’re always rushing to […]
When placed into executive roles, by promotion or otherwise, 50-70% of those executives fail in their first 18 months. This is a shocking statistic from research gathered by the Corporate Executive Board, and it is needlessly high. So, why is this happening, and what’s the solution? Also how often do we promote people too soon […]
For over 16 years, the team at LeadershipHQ have worked with hundreds of teams and leaders. We know what makes a great team through our work, research and thought leadership. We have built the Five Pillars of High-Performance Teams that we have delivered and created 100’s for great teams, and we know these stages have […]
The world is rushing, with technology-driven innovation changing companies and industries dramatically. Despite the exciting new developments, employee engagement is at an all-time low. 85% of employees worldwide are not engaged or actively disengaged from their jobs. Disengaged employeeshave higher absenteeism, lower productivity, more accidents, and lower profitability. What is the cause of low employee […]
We all know how it feels to be courageous. Whether standing up for a cause, taking on a challenge, or facing our fears, courage is essential to grow and thrive. But how can you show courage in everyday life?
Nelson Mandela once famously said, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
This quote reminds us that true courage is not about the absence of fear but the ability to push through our fears and take action. After all, it is only human nature to experience fear. But it takes courage to make you do something even if you are afraid.
Building courage is like cooking a recipe. You can’t just bake a cake. You need the right amounts of ingredients and to follow the cooking instructions step-by-step to cook something delicious.
Well, the same is true for how to show courage in everyday life! If you follow our ‘courage recipe,’ you’ll learn how to take small but meaningful actions that will build your courage over time. So let’s get started!
As aspiring and existing leaders, have you ever asked yourself, “How do I build my character?”
One thing that remains certain when it comes to success is the power of character. No amount of ambition or drive can make up for lack of character in life and in the workplace—it’s something that no one should underestimate.
Why Leadership Is Important in Life (And How To Develop Leadership Skills) Ready to learn more about being a Great Leader and learn some amazing Leadership recipes that will wow your team, business life and career? Let’s get started and get your equipment and ingredients ready below. Chapter One – Why Leadership Is Important in […]