Start the year by weeding your mind.

Do you feel like you always have to ask for direction, always say “Yes” when people ask things of you, always defer to others for decisions?  You  may feel like you have no choice.  You are being dependent. Self worth comes from within.  Trust you judgement, take the initiative, set and achieve goals of your…

A resolution starts with a big effort which usually dissipates over time.  It is hard to maintain momentum. An area of growth, on the other hand, steadily produces pleasure and positive influence on your life and becomes self reinforcing.  Small efforts gain there own momentum. There are four questions you need to answer to find your optimum focus for…

If it is true that our past experience forms how we think and behave today then, if we want to think and behave in a different way tomorrow, we must deliberately create experience consistent with what we desire. We must know what to change today, what we want tomorrow and how to take action. “Know…

If you want to lead more humanistic-encouraging behaviour in your organisation you could start by being more open to being taught by your direct reports.

“The entire goal of the coaching was to focus on key actions and initiatives that would improve their effectiveness. This improvement in effectiveness from our leaders would lead to a more constructive culture which then translates to improved employee engagement. This improved employee engagement then drives better business and project outcomes.” Well said Kym!

John Cleese provides some great insights into how NOT to create an environment for teaming and innovating.  Those familiar with the Human Synergistics Circumplex listen out for the Passive and Aggressive leadership behaviours.