Power • Influence • Impact

Are You Good Enough?

We are all on a development journey aren’t we? No matter what we have achieved, the dizzying heights we have scaled, there is always room for more. Isn’t there? So, who are you a role-model to? Who would you like to be a role model for? Or, what specifically would you...

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How to Avoid Being Played by the Politics

When it comes to workplace politics, or office politics, it is so easy to get "played" by manipulative individuals - especially if you happen to be a person of integrity. One big trouble is that quite likely, you are making judgements based on what you might be doing...

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How to Get More Sponsorship for Your Reputation

There is little point working hard to craft your reputation unless you get noticed AND get advocated and sponsored. The purpose of sponsorship is to mobile your fans and advocates to put you forward whenever the opportunity arises, and to shout from the rooftops on...

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STOP Getting Hijacked by Your Emotions

Ever been played by office politics? Think of the Photocopier game from 21 Dirty Tricks at Work – a prime example. Your emotions can be a weak spot, exploited by others if you’re not careful. It’s time to act – stop letting them hijack you.  ...

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Certainty is Created by the Certain

Imagine a horse race where all the runners and riders are raring to go, itching to get started but uncertain which way to go. In this race, there is no clear winning post, nor even a rail to guide them round the course. Nobody is certain in which direction to race....

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If You Go Looking for a Fight at Work…

One thing I've learned over the years is that quite often you get what you expect to get. This is especially so when it comes to what you expect to get from other people. Are you setting yourself up for a fight, failure, or success? If You Go Looking for a Fight at...

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