Build a CREATIVE ORGANISATION Creativity requires the freedom to question and doubt the worth of everyday common practices. Leaders cannot order people to be creative, but they can provide conditions where creativity can flourish. Before starting to improve the creativity of a business you must realise that the enemies of creativity are…
Saving TIME We all have the same amount of time, a twenty-four hour day. Some people make greater use of it than others. Our time is our most valuable commodity so aim to make the best use of it. Good working habits can save you much time and effort. Five of the…
People’s NAMES Many people owe their career success to their ability to recall names and details, especially politicians and others in leadership roles. From today, make a special effort to master the art of remembering names – it will prove to be a valuable asset. People are flattered if you can refer to them…
Get Honest FEEDBACK It is difficult but essential to get honest feedback if you wish to improve your skills, a product, service or your organisation. Your success may depend on seeking honest feedback and acting on it to make continuous improvements. Sound feedback can also act as an early warning system alerting you…
Borrowing MONEY Spend time planning your strategy before you seek a loan. Why do you want it? Will you be able to pay it back? Will you be making a good investment? Before you present your case for a loan think about the needs of the lender. The important thing is what the…
Influencing OPINIONS Advertising is persuasion, and persuasion is an art. Here are some of the tricks used by salespeople, politicians, religious leaders and others to influence opinions and decisions. Five of the most successful techniques used to persuade and to influence people * Testimonials of famous people People with credibility are employed to…
Become a LEADER Good leaders are always in demand. If you are ambitious, make an effort to hone your leadership skills. Good leaders inspire their workers to raise their performance to higher levels and help them improve their skills. They can be recognised because their people display superior performance and get things done. Five…
Become a Good TRAINER Training should inspire action rather than fill people with knowledge. People learn best when they are enjoying their training and feel they are contributing to discussions and helping to make decisions. Successful leaders realise their greatest asset is not capital assets but a motivated, efficient, well-trained satisfied workforce.…
Advance Your CAREER If you want to be successful you need to plan and work hard. Success comes when preparation meets opportunity. To advance your career, exceed your bosses’ expectations, protect their reputation and give them credit for your successes. (As they advance in their career they just might take you with them.) Five…
LISTEN to This! Many of our great leaders are very good at asking questions and are good listeners. Good listeners are popular people. You will please more people by listening to them than by talking to them. You cannot listen if you are doing all the talking – and if you are not…
Get a Good MENTOR If you are ambitious seek the experiences and advice of successful people. Look for role models that can help you. A good mentor can save you from making unwise decisions, expensive mistakes and hasten your career advancements. Many successful people have come from humble beginnings and have overcome challenges…
Gathering IDEAS There is nothing more exciting than a good idea. New ideas never bloom in a conforming environment. Imagination is more important than knowledge but it dies under the withering heat of criticism. When a team is faced with a difficult and complex problem ask for ideas – as many as possible.…
