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 […]
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!
Thought leadership is a definite buzzword in today’s business world, but that does not make it any less relevant. However, what does it mean and how can you use it to your advantage in an innovative organization? A breakdown of thought leadership Thought leadership is essentially a component of content marketing and is all about […]
Everything about the workplace is changing. In just the last few years, the world has become even more interconnected and interdependent as social media platforms, mobile hotspots and Wi-Fi have become pervasive and nearly universal all across the globe. The way that each of us interacts with clients, our peers, colleagues, and even our competition, […]
Leadership is Scary. No, this isn’t a Stephen King type article on Leadership…no scary music or creeping up on you when you least expect it – now there is a movie idea! Scary? Thing is , it doesn’t have to be… “Courage Is Being Scared To Death, But Saddling Up Anyway.” ― John Wayne I see, work, […]
The concept of collective leadership is that we each, within us, have the capacity to be a leader. Thus, organisations who share this value encourage this internal leader to emerge, and to become an integral part of the business. Rather than managing or directing employees, having them follow manuals and procedures to the letter and […]
Recently I Worked With Kylie Hammond From The Directors Institute On A Fast Track Masterclass For Boards During Which We Covered Board Career Planning And Strategy As Well As Board Leadership. It Was An Incredible Day With 28 Current And Future Board Directors.Leadership On Boards Is Pivotal. Why? Much Has Been Written About Governance On Boards, But […]
I always say that Leadership is an Attitude and Mindset not a role or title. However what happens when we step into a leadership role and our ego gets into the way. Have you seen this happen? While it takes a certain amount of ego to be a confident leader, how much is too much? […]
What would you say to your younger self about Leadership? Becoming a confident and courageous leader is both an attitude and a process. Like many undertakings, developing the ability to lead is one that benefits from experience. In fact, when it comes to gaining the insight that we need to learn how to lead ourselves […]
Is the development and focus on our Future Leaders the globe’s most critical challenge? I know this might seem to be an interesting question to ask and yes there are many key issues and challenges across the world today. Many of which are fundamentally essential to our globe. Last year the World Economic Forum stated some key […]