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Lessons We Learned From Team Working — Day 5 of 365 Leadership Blogging
We often look back and reflect on what works well for us to ensure that our clients get the best out of us, and on the weekend we reflected on our team working styles. One thing we note when we work with clients is that there is always some sort of conflict in the midst. That’s good as there will always be problems but the important thing is how they are resolved. Here is a summary of what we learnt about our team work styles: We have different timelines That’s cool though. He’s more productive in the night. I am fresher in the morning. There are times we don’t synchronize…
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Dad is a Joke and Mum Means Business — Day 4 of 365 Leadership Blogging
Are Myers Types Briggs Test’s Really Right? Last year I answered a series of questions as part of the Myers Briggs personality assessment. I don’t pay much mind to these tests but I guess they can act as good indicators. It was on the back of a conversation with colleagues at my previous place of work, who were planning for a team away day. I did do one of these test years ago and although I can’t recall the outcome, I do remember the feeling of being disgruntled with the outcome. After taking the test this time round, I was informed I am an Entertainer. I’m no clown, trust me,…
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How We Juggle Business Growth and Add Value — Day 3 of 365 of Leadership Blogging
Adding value to the work you do whilst learning new skills to grow your business is a tricky balancing act. It can make you feel like you are working for the circus rather than your business, and leave you worse for ware at times. Devron and I were having an in depth discussion today about the value a person can bring to their business as a leader or a team member. We contrasted our own experiences of working as an employee and as a business owner but realised that there wasn’t much difference. Value will always be determined by the positive impact of your skills and ability to a given…
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Who Are You Doing This For? – Day 2 of 365 Leadership Blogging
Have you settled with what life has served you but you know that this can not be it? You know there is more to you and to your life’s purpose. Don’t you? You are constantly searching for information, knowledge, opportunity to define your purpose. Have you looked into yourself lately and asked ‘Is life fulfilling your hunger?’ Are you following the path of your spirit or the path of your heart because your heart can mislead you. These are the questions that matter. Who are you doing this for? If you are doing it for you then you create an opportunity to give up. To quit. To delay. To be distracted…
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The 365 Leadership Blogging Challange
And so we begin the 365 challenge. Hello from Vanessa and Devron, so glad you could stop by and read our blog. We are a dynamic married duo with four precious children (no pets yet!) who has escaped from over 20 years of corporate life to shine a light for people to level up their personal business brand and get online. In the midst of the fourth industrial revolution every business, entrepreneur and career professional should have a strategy, tactics and plan to establish their brand on the world wide web. Thankfully we have over 4000 hours of coaching, training and mentoring young people right through to the wiser folks…