Most executives recognise that one of their biggest challenges is closing the gap between the potential talent and the real strengths and energy of the people they lead. It’s a sad truth, but just 30% of employees are actively committed to doing a good job. According to Gallup’s 2013 Workplace report, 50% of employees merely…
The New York Times’ science reporter Daniel Goleman stumbled on the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) leadership, in a small academic journal back in 1990 and became responsible for the foray of EQ into business pop culture. EQ is simply the ability to identify, assess and manage the emotions of one’s self, others and groups.…
Leading people is exciting and inspiring. Formulating strategy? Not so much. Almost everyone I meet either wants to start a business, achieve a high level in his or her career or become a success in one shape or the other. But are they all prepared to do what it takes to get there – acquire…
The big secret to this is Networking. I was able to land a very lucrative job with a big 5 global consultancy at a networking event. A job that paid me £85K back in my early career in corporate. I have also won numerous contracts for my business as a result of meeting or being…
I have a number of mentors as an entrepreneur. I have always had mentors during my professional career. They tell me how I am progressing and where I need to improve. They are honest and supportive, which is a very key trait of the mentor/mentee dynamics. They guide me but won’t take the decisions for me.…
