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The A is for ‘Attitude’, what is the B?
Last week we started exploring the ABC’s to a successful life. The ‘A’ represented our ‘Attitude’. What have you noticed about your inner voice? Have you made friends with it and tuned out negative self-talk? How much do you influence your attitude by what you say to...
Do you know your ABC’s?
I was attending a workshop recently – yip, I regularly attend workshops and training to constantly grow and stretch myself too – and the facilitator mentioned his ABC’s were the same as Allison’s. Allison is the South African woman who was raped, stabbed, had her...
Words of wisdom from Warren Buffett
Some of you might have heard Warren Buffett's 'words of wisdom' before, I had, but I re-read them again last week and really enjoyed the reminder. So, I’ve decided to stick with last week’s theme of gleaning wisdom from the world’s top entrepreneurs and share them...
What can leaders learn from Richard Branson?
A few months ago, I had the privilege of attending the Success Summit held at the Sandton Convention Centre and listening to some of the world’s wealthiest men share their tips on success. By the way, I don’t just mean people who had monetary wealth, I am talking...
What would you do if today were your last day?
I recently celebrated my birthday, so I’ve been reflecting a great deal on what I’d like this year of my life to hold. Thinking of today as my last day is a bit too extreme as, honestly, I’d flee the classroom and go off to be with my loved ones instead of...
How can YOU make hard conversations easier?
Last week we took steps to breakdown unhealthy cultures of silence in order to create clear and constructive channels of communication. Now we need to master is the art of having tough conversations. It is unlikely that we will ever reach a point where we get excited...
Can you break down cultures of silence?
I’m sure, that after the last few weeks ‘food for thought’, it’s become clear that a culture of silence can be more than just a little unhealthy… It can be deadly. We all need to take a stand together and work vigilantly to ensure that we change unhealthy cultures in...
The fourth killer is?
Let’s recap… the past few weeks we have learnt how to overcome three deadly types of silence: #1 – Fear punishment or harsh consequences #2 – Self-doubt #3 – Following the crowd (aka bystander apathy) Have you been able to shift the culture in your home or workplace...
What is the third deadly silence?
You can see that the evidence is mounting against the old adage, ‘silence is golden’. Knowing when to bite your tongue is definitely wise but it is also wise to know when to speak up and to use your voice well. It is important not to be a sheep or allow those around...
What type of silence kills?
Last week we looked at the first type of silence that can literally kill people, or at very least kill morale – Fear of punishment or harsh consequences. Where have you noticed this happening? What steps have you taken to overcome it? What steps do you still need to...
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