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EDITORIAL
When asked "What is leadership?" or What makes a good leader?" we all have an opinion. We might not agree with each other but we are each clear in our own minds what leadership is. But it isn't a term that we often use in our everyday lives. And with the country moving closer to a general election it is a great time to focus on leadership......read more |
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COACH OF THE MONTH ~ LOUIE GARDINER
As a leadership coach and facilitator supporting individual, organisational and community transformation, Louie partners leaders and groups on their journeys through complex change, uncertainty, conflict and confusion. She illuminates their internal, relational and organisational goals and processes .....read more |
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PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING
Effective leadership has a profound impact on the performance of any organisation. Not surprisingly, leadership has been the subject of vast amounts of research, proliferating models that in theory help us understand it. This article explores how using psychometrics can help us....read more |
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SONIA SAYS...
Leadership can be done in full makeup and high heels!
Women are experiencing the most freedom and liberation at any time in history; yet we are still bombarded by the notion that we are failing to take their place at the top, in the numbers we should be because we are not ‘natural leaders.‘.....read more |
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WOMEN, OUR TIME IS NOW
How many great leaders can you name that are female?? In every book on leadership the greats mentioned are male but in my opinion, the world is now ready for women to step up and be counted. The challenges we now face in both the corporate and business world demand a more female approach to leadership but what do I mean? ......
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ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
We all know 'thou shalt not steal', 'thou shalt not lie', 'thou shalt not have extra-marital affairs with anyone with a pulse' (OK, so not everyone gets that do they Tiger?) but how about 'thou shalt not nick 2 reams of paper because thou art running a bit low at home' or 'thou shalt not have a 4 hour boozy lunch break with an old friend under the guise of 'networking'.....read more |
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KATH TEMPLE - INSPIRED LEADERSHIP
Leadership exists in relation to others and involves 6E's: having an Edge and Energy, being able to Envision, Enable, Empower, Energise and Execute Action. But it isn't just about doing, it's about who you are being as you are doing. Research shows just how much that matters, and how big of an influence a leader's state has on others and on the bottom-line.
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LEADERSHIP SURVEY; RESULTS & ANALYSIS
We recently completed our first serious survey to headline the April issue. The topic? "What are the most required/desired qualities in a Leader today?" Phil talks you through the results and adds his personal views on leadership.
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LEADERSHIP in AFRICA
Contrary to what some might believe, women in Africa have played a prominent role in the continent's history for centuries; take Queen Nzinga M'Bandi of N'Dongo, who ruled what is now Angola as far back as 1623............read more |
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LEADING POWERFUL TEAMS
Michelle Clarke talks about connecting the natural talent in your team to sustainable profitability. In today's fast changing and extremely volatile trading environment, large and small organizations are experiencing challenges, the likes of which haven't been seen for over 50 years....
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CLEARING SPACE FOR LEADERSHIP
It takes courage to be a leader.A leader does what they know is the right thing to do because they know in themselves that it is the right thing to do. They don't act in order to gain approval or reward. They act for no better reason that to be true to themselves and the largest vision they have for themselves.....read more |
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LEAD YOUR TRIBE
Great leadership invites inspiration rather than merely to motivate. Inspiration touches people's hearts and souls as well as their minds, and lights a fire that can burn forever. Old models of leadership were often about getting people to do what the leader wanted them to. Inspirational leaders encourage people to become what they are capable of becomingread more |
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WHAT IS A LEADER?
The biggest myth around leadership is that it is the preserve of those charismatic individuals like Churchill and therefore excludes most of us ordinary mortals. Put politely this is poppycock. The word leadership comes from the Anglo-Saxon word laed which means to set out on a quest.
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JANEY GODLEY LOOKS AT LEADERSHIP
"Follow me Janey, everyone link hands and follow me now" my big sister would shout really loudly, she was bigger than me and the boss of us all, even my three wee pals who weren't her siblings joined in, but we had wandered too far from home and she had appeared with an angry face and a determined look on her chubby cheeks.
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Dawn leads a team of 6 in her office and organises a team of 25 home-based audio transcriptionists to deliver 24/7 secretarial services to her clients, taking care of large and small projects, and working in different time zones. So why has Dawn decided to take a course in Leadership Skills?......read more |
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SOLUTION FOCUSSED LEADERSHIP
My gut feeling has always been to focus or answers rather than on problems - to focus on future outcomes rather than current difficulties. Solution Focussed Education and Solution Focussed Leadership give a methodological framework for working towards positive outcomes.........read more |
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PROFILE; TRICIA FOX
Tricia Fox knows how to take a brand new business idea and turn it into a highly successful business.A true serial entrepreneur, Tricia has done this not once, but several times. And with risk comes reward but also the possibility of disappointment. Tricia is candid about all aspects of her business life the good times and the downturns.......read more |
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CLAIRE YOUNG
For the first episode of The Apprentice I had approx 100 friends gathered at a friend's house to watch. We were all so excited. I came on TV and cringed - all I could think was ‘is my bum that big?!‘. The mental picture I had of myself and the reality were very different! I was seriously over weight and decided then to do something about it!.....read more |
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STAND UP TO STAND OUT
Funny Women is at the vanguard of nurturing and promoting female comedy talent – from finding and developing new acts through its annual competition, the Funny Women Awards. Founded in 2002 by Lynne Parker, former journalist, broadcaster and marketing consultant, Funny Women has become a leading comedy brand..."
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AGE WITH ATTITUDE ~ AUDRA's STORY
So we all arrived, most of us together in time for tea with a pent up excitement about what was to happen! After our dinner we gathered in the Sundoor Room for thefirst part of our course... yes Lindsay had us working that very evening, making the most of every minute and re convened the Goddess Council......read more |
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WHAT IS HEALTH?
What is health and how do we know when we are healthy? The dictionary definition for health is, being free from illness or injury. We might say that we are healthy when we are free of pain, however, the origin of the word health is to be whole.......
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HOW TO BRING UP ECO FRIENDLY KIDS
Environmental educator David Sobel states, "One transcendent experience in nature is worth a thousand nature facts." Children who have an immersive experience in nature, between the ages of 5 and 10, are more likely to develop a deep love of the environment. A love that they will carry with them their entire lives.
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| A NEW PERSPECTIVEIts been an interesting few months for me personally.
Everyone says that when you have children your perspective changes. I wasn't prepared for how much! Its the most amazing experience and I would definately do it again. What I was not prepared for was how little time you have in between breast feeding and changing nappies...its a black hole of time and space!!!
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DIVA DRESSING TRICKS OF THE TRADE
OK, accessories, - that word can put the fear of god into some people - How much? Where? What colour? How big? - Confused? - lots of people are, and so they don't wear any, or play it very very safe.
Hopefully this article will make everything a bit clearer for you!
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PHOTODIARY
Verity Wedderburn-Ogilvy LRPS is a professional photographer, based in Scotland, offering photographic services for private and commercial clients, with a particular interest in rural life and pursuits. We are delighted that Verity will be sharing her year in photographs with us throughout 2010. Read her April photodiary here |
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EQUINE in MOTION
Equine Body Working uses Equine Sports Massage and passive stretching, in conjunction with conventional and complementary health care, to identify or help prevent below par performance and promote well-being in working horses. We join Liz as she treats Kismet...........read more |
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OVERCOMING FEAR
Fear doesn't really exist in any other dimension of our being. I believe it is possible that there is no such thing as fear outside of the subconscious mind. That fear is not real. The case has been made in the past that fear is necessary for self-preservation. But is it?............read more |
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MOLE IN THE HOLE
The Mole in the Hole, Who'd Lost Sight in the Light, Had locked himself in, In the dark, in the night. And he stayed in his hole, Where he felt safe and warm, Where he saw no real danger, Where he felt no real harm...an inspirational poem by Caroline Johnstone..........read more |
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RELAXATION
What does the word relaxation mean for you? A chance to flop in front of the television, an opportunity to catch up on Facebook or some other networking site, or maybe even some time to read a book? You might even think of sleep as a form of relaxation.
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A WAY WITH WORDS
A Way With Words is a book of stories, poems and artwork from women who have lived with and left abusers. Edited by Lesley O'Brien, Alison Ryan and Kate Arnot the book is produced by Glasgow Women's Aid, a voluntary organisation run by women for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
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