During this time of uncertainty, we need leadership now more than ever. Our world is looking for leaders with vision. Someone who has the capability to not only have vision but be able to turn that vision into reality. You may be saying to yourself, this sounds great but I’m not in a position...
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Whether in a small, large, complex, or military organization, challenges will arise at all levels. You will have to face these challenges head-on, so what will you do? There are many books, lectures, and informative videos that give insight into what leaders must do in troubling times. However, I will not regurgitate them all....
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Metaphorically speaking, leadership means you take the helm of the ship, but that does not mean you’re alone on that ship. The many actors on your ship function semi-autonomously, yet are interdependent on others to complete tasks and accomplish goals. By all accounts, it is the mission and the responsibility of the leader to...
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For many, the notion of working from home can seem quite intimidating. The thought of not working in the office and being separated from colleagues for the first time can be an adjustment. To cultivate a productive and inclusive remote culture, let’s identify some of the associated challenges: Lack of resources (including supervision) Social...
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“…the place where you work is a place for forging your character and growing as a human being…” -Dr Daisaku Ikeda We have graduated. So, where to? How do we navigate through the myriads of pitfalls and scale the heights of success? My mentor has said, “The happiness does not refer to some transient...
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“The truth is leadership has nothing to do with position.” Darren Hardy. A leader is seen as someone who is able to influence others to follow. Unfortunately, a manager is not always a good leader and a good leader does not always become a manager. A few years back I became a manager with...
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Recognise, trust and support young leaders and they will astound you every day. At my school, our Student Body President leads a team of approx. 70 students. In only a few short years, our student leadership program has become sustainable, high quality and influential across our region. This article, hopefully, provides provocation and advice...
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The leadership journey is exciting, energizing, involves a lot of hard work and at times can be even a little scary or intimidating. I have spent 40 years involved in businesses and have been so extremely fortunate to have worked for some of the finest leaders imaginable. The study of leadership is one of...
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