Tag Archives: motivation traits

Selecting for Talent

Posted on May 15, 2013 by David

Imagine everyone on the planet simultaneously getting in contact with 150,000 other people.  This is what is actually happening with each of the neurons in the brain of a young child.  Scientists now know that by the age of three … Continue reading →

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Are you interviewing or being interviewed?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by David

Recruiting good people is not easy, they are usually gainfully employed.  However, when they are available many businesses squander the opportunity to get them on board due to lack of structure and organisation. Applying a few simple techniques can make … Continue reading →

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Break the Rules!

Posted on April 17, 2013 by David

It’s excellent managers – not pay, benefits, perks or a charismatic leader – that are critical to building a strong, high performing workplace.   Great managers are not only catalysts and translators, they consistently break the rules of conventional wisdom!

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Balancing confidence and competence

Posted on March 14, 2013 by David

A great way to get over the winter blues is to challenge your physical and mental skills at high altitudes.  Every fibre in your body is alert to any physical feedback as your mind tries to balance the mental cocktail … Continue reading →

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In management, once is not enough

Posted on February 14, 2013 by David

Are you falling into the trap of telling your people only once and assuming that they will then diligently get on with your request?  How do you ensure that your requests stay at the top of their list of priorities?  … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of an Inspired Team

Posted on January 10, 2013 by David

What’s the difference between a team and a collection of individuals each taking clearly defined roles?  What defines a mature team from an immature one? When do we support an ailing team-member, and when do we call it a day?  … Continue reading →

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Facts vs. Perceptions of the Facts

Posted on October 18, 2012 by David

The mind is a fascinating thing because it can so easily run amok with negative thoughts if you let it.  I recently caught myself pondering about a client who decided to end a contract due to the recession.  It reminded … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Tipping Point?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by David

Becoming convinced is not only a matter of getting information through a particular sensory channel, it is also about the quantity and quality of that information.  We all need just the right amount of information to become convinced.  But what … Continue reading →

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Is ‘Captainitis’ getting the better of you?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by David

No one really likes to be challenged but it is sometimes very dangerous to have everyone around you agree with you.  If you don’t encourage your people to challenge you the results can be fatal . . .

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What’s your attitude to rules?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by David

The continuing recession means many clients are becoming more concerned with levels of productivity and the ability of managers to clarify the required standards.  There is now a need to ensure higher than normal levels of service and that underperformance … Continue reading →

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