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A Leadership Exodus? The Alarming Impact of Stress and Burnout
Leadership isn’t just hard work—it’s heavier than ever. Recent data paints a concerning picture: 71% of leaders report a significant increase in stress since stepping into their current role—up from 63% in 2022. But here’s the kicker: 40% are actively considering stepping away from leadership altogether.*
The Hidden Impact of Social Media and Influencer-Led Marketing on Self-Esteem During the New Year
The New Year is often seen as a time of renewal and self-improvement, a perspective heavily amplified by social media and influencer marketing. However, this digital onslaught, particularly around the New Year, can have a covertly detrimental effect on individual self-esteem...
Can Sports Psychology Help Leaders?
Dr. Peter Jensen's Slight Edge Approach in Business Leadership
The term ‘marginal gains’ has a rightful place in British sports. It certainly helped various teams who were performing averagely on the world stage to skyrocket into incredible world-class and world-winning performances. But where did this philosophy originate from? Was it British cycling and Dave Brailsford or Clive Woodward and the English rugby team?...
Building Trust and Influence: Stephen Covey's Emotional Bank Account for CEOs
As CEOs, we understand that trust and relationships lie at the core of successful leadership. Stephen Covey's concept of the "Emotional Bank Account" is a profound metaphor that emphasises the importance of nurturing positive emotional connections within our teams and organisations. By making regular deposits into this account, we build trust, credibility, and influence, creating a more engaged and productive work environment...
Unlocking the Power of Paradigm Shifting: Stephen Covey's Transformational Wisdom for CEOs
In the dynamic world of business, paradigms (or mental maps)serve as mental models that shape our perceptions, decisions, and actions. Recognising the significance of paradigms and understanding how to shift them is a transformative skill that can lead CEOs and their organisations to unprecedented success...
Mastering Leadership Excellence through Stephen Covey's Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
As CEOs, the relentless pursuit of excellence is ingrained in our DNA. In the quest for success, we often find ourselves caught in the fast-paced whirlwind of modern business. Amidst the chaos, Stephen Covey's Habit 7, "Sharpen the Saw," stands as a guiding beacon for maintaining peak performance and achieving sustainable success...
The Power of Synergy: Embracing Stephen Covey's Habit 6 for CEOs
In the world of business, effective leadership is not just about individual accomplishments; it is about fostering collaboration, creativity, and collective achievement. Stephen Covey's Habit 6, "Synergize," from his seminal work, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," is a powerful concept that holds the key to unlocking the full potential of organisations and their CEOs...
The Empowering Art of Effective Communication: Stephen Covey's Habit 5 for CEOs
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business, effective communication is the bedrock of successful leadership. Stephen Covey's Habit 5, "Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood," from his timeless bestseller "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," is a transformative principle that holds the key to building meaningful relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving organisational success...
Embrace Habit 4: Cultivating the Power of Abundance - A Game-Changer for CEOs
As visionary leaders, CEOs constantly seek ways to elevate their organisations and achieve unprecedented success. One of the most influential and transformative personal and professional growth practices is Stephen Covey's Habit 4: Think Win-Win. This powerful habit fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainable success by unlocking the full potential of individuals and teams...
Empowering CEOs for Extraordinary Productivity Stephen Covey's Habit 3: A CEO's Perspective
As a CEO, navigating the ever-changing business landscape and maintaining a high level of productivity can be overwhelming. In such a demanding role, adopting effective strategies is crucial to not only survive but thrive in today's competitive environment. Stephen Covey's "The Five Choices to Extraordinary Productivity" presents a powerful framework that equips CEOs with the tools needed to enhance their productivity and achieve remarkable results...
Embracing Stephen Covey's Habit 2: A CEO's Path to Effective Leadership
Stephen Covey, renowned author and leadership expert, introduced a transformative concept in his best-selling book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." Habit 2, "Begin with the End in Mind," is a powerful principle that resonates particularly well with CEOs...
Is your ladder leaning on the right wall?
This post was originally intended for people who are in their professional ‘second season’ (first season= trying to work it all out and what they want to do, second season= got a few years behind them, on a trajectory and know what they want, third season= they can see the exit and either ..
Knowing Where to Tap
Here is a story about understanding the difference between management and leadership.
In a rickety old part of town an old man goes to an old boiler factory to fix the only boiler on the work site. He gets shown around, told about the boiler problem, what had happened prior to it seizing up and stopping. The factory manager asked him if there was anything he could do to bring it back to life.
The 7 Deadly Styles of Presenting
In the world phobia list, Glassophobia – the fear of public speaking ranks at number 13… just after Thanatophobia – The fear of death. That could mean for some people given the choice of either dying or speaking in front of others it’s a tough choice! Interestingly though, it has been reported that 75% of the corporate world have suffered from Glassophobia to some degree. So, how do people cope?