How to build trust | Future Leaders Blog
Trust matters. It really matters. Just think about how great it feels when you really trust someone, to know that they would always behave thoughtfully, respectfully and honestly! It feels pretty good, doesn’t it? And it makes you want to work with them. And on the flip side, if you don’t... Read More
It’s OK to turn your back on the audience | Future Leaders Blog
Imagine sitting in the audience at a classical music concert, seeing the faces of the musicians but usually only the back of the conductor. In fact, the conductor spends very little time facing you, the audience. They spend most of their time facing the orchestra, which is effectively their team.... Read More
You are unique! | Future Leaders Blog
There’s no one quite like you, is there? You have your own unique set of strengths and capabilities, right? Yet most people don’t focus enough on their strengths and capabilities. They focus on what they are bad or not so good at and they try to improve in those areas.... Read More
Futureproof your leadership! | Future Leaders Blog
We had the great pleasure and honour of talking at a WATC Careers Club in London at the end of last year – on the subject of how to futureproof your leadership. The event took place at Coca-Cola’s offices in central London, a great, inspiring place. The room was full... Read More
Can you see the pattern? | Future Leaders Blog
Wayne Gretzy is a legendary Canadian ice-hockey player. Some would say he’s the best player ever. Regardless, he is an inspiration of excellence and leadership that we can all learn from. In one of his many interviews while still active, he was asked what made him such a good player,... Read More
It’s OK to have an attitude | Future Leaders blog
Our attitude matters. In life, at work, in leadership. Attitude, perspective, approach, outlook – whatever we call it – it changes or impacts everything. Imagine if something unexpected or even unwanted happens. What if you ‘failed’ at something, or even lost your job, or you simply didn’t meet your goal?... Read More
Go on, have fun at work! | Future Leaders Blog
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Charlie Chaplin Work is supposed to be fun. How much time do you think you spend at work? It’s quite a lot, isn’t it? So why not the time you spend at work more fun. And we don’t mean laugh-out-loud fun all the... Read More
Leading with EQ, not just IQ | Future Leaders Blog
No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. – Theodore Roosevelt What is EQ and what does it mean to have Emotional Intelligence? EQ can be described as the ability to understand and manage yourself (your thoughts, feelings, reactions etc) so that you can communicate... Read More
The certainty of never-ending change | Future Leaders Blog
Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. John F. Kennedy Do you ever wish things could remain the same for a while? Do you feel like there’s too much change? Do you wish it could... Read More
A familiar story? | Future Leaders Blog
We once heard this special story, which in a very simple way perfectly describes how things sometimes are at work. Have you seen this? Do you recognize it? There were four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was... Read More