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Watch Your Back

17 July, 2014 by James Lawther 3 Comments

An apocryphal tale ~ a story of doubtful authenticity ~ There was a football tournament, a very important one, something a bit like the World Cup… The first match England played Italy.  The Italians won comfortably.  The English were left humiliated and strong action was demanded.  So the coach was fired, he was accountable, someone else was given […]

Filed Under: Blog, Employee Engagement Tagged With: blame, learning, management style, performance management

Altruism

13 July, 2014 by James Lawther 6 Comments

altruism

I have been on a self-help course My boss insisted on it… It was really very good, lots of interesting insights, most of it you know already: If you eat a full fried breakfast expect to feel sluggish all morning Exercise gives you energy Spending more than you earn will leave you broke Sometimes having […]

Filed Under: Blog, Employee Engagement Tagged With: altruism, focus, mission statement, purpose

How to be a Better Manager

4 July, 2014 by James Lawther 4 Comments

Bad Management

I’ve been on a management course I was told that there are only 4 things you need to worry about if you want to be a good manager: Provide a clear direction.  Ensure everybody knows where they are supposed to be going. Give people space.  Stand back and let them go in the direction you […]

Filed Under: Blog, Employee Engagement Tagged With: do as I say, employee recognition, leadership, management style, purpose

Is Your Platform Really Burning?

28 June, 2014 by James Lawther 4 Comments

Burning Platform

You know this already… We respond to change differently.  There are lots of different categorisations, but we are usually described in groups a bit like this… Dangerous to know — The gung-ho mob, they will try anything.  A bit like my idiot brother. Have a go — Once they see that the coast is clear, they are […]

Filed Under: Blog, Employee Engagement, Tools & Techniques Tagged With: human nature, innovation, reinforcing behaviour, what don't you see

Good Leaders Make you Feel Safe

15 June, 2014 by James Lawther

Simon Sinek

I’ve got a new toy I can hit a button on my browser and publish things that I find on the web. So I thought I’d give it a try… Here is a TED talk by Simon Sinek.  He discuss good leadership and what he sees in modern organisations.  There was one quote that particularly hit home… If […]

Filed Under: Blog, Employee Engagement Tagged With: leadership, management style, TED talks, video

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