Remember NAMES  Many leaders owe much of their success to being able to recall people by name.           A person’s name is the most important sound they can hear.           “I know the face but I am not sure of the name.” As you age,  name recall becomes harder. Perhaps because we have so many…

Boosting MORALE  Many people have lost their jobs and are in lock-down confined to their homes.             Morale for many people can be at an all-time low.               Morale boosting activities or events can make people feel more confident and cheerful. A handful of tips to help boost morale * For peace of mind,…

To  IMPROVE  Very few employees will tell people leaders the honest truth.  It’s difficult but essential to get honest feedback if you wish to improve your skills, a product, a service or your organisation.             Your success may depend on seeking honest feedback and acting on it to make continuous improvements.           Sound feedback can…

Become CONFIDENT  Life’s battles don’t always go to the strongest or the fastest person, but sooner or later the person who wins is the one who thinks they can.           To succeed, you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality.           Some people are self-motivated, others are motivated…

Creating WORK    Many good people have lost their jobs! If you are one of them now is the time to start afresh.           Why not learn a new skill or start working from your home.  There is an old saying that “Old dogs can be taught new tricks.” Learning a new skill can be invigorating…

    Overcoming STRESS & Worry   The unexpected has occurred!           Many people have no work and little money, many are working from home and many are undergoing stress and worry.                  What can you do to reduce your stress and worry levels?           Before you start taking steps you must fully understand…

Preparing for a CRISIS   Unless an emergency is handled with speed and accuracy, the reputation of a country or an organisation could be badly damaged. We had such a situation in New Zealand, where 50 people were shot and killed while attending midday prayers.  A handful of tips to help prepare for an unexpected crisis…

It’s Time To LEAD  During a time of a crisis it’s time to step up and take a leadership role.  These are times when leaders are needed.           A good leader inspires and motivates people to go beyond what they thought they could do. They are in demand for top roles.  If you are needed,…

  MEETINGS Online One day I visited a small country museum. On the wall was an old,  faded, embroidered sampler with this message.           “Every meeting has four bones.           There are the wishbones – the ones who wish someone else will do all the work.           There are the jawbones – who do all…

 JOB Contentment    Think of the times when you have enjoyed your work.           Think of the times when you have been frustrated at work.            This makes a good starting point to look for the best tips to help your people enjoy their work and feel they are making a worthwhile contribution.           To…