However you celebrate this time of year do it with love. See you in 2019. Merry Christmas.
Blog 29 - A bicycle made for two
The key to leadership of any team is communication. If you can communicate clearly you will achieve your goals and the team will understand what you require of them for success.
Blog 28 - Even if you only help one person .... ever
Sometimes it seems thankless and often it is. The loneliness of Command can be a real thing however, if you assist one person, help them see things differently then all your struggle has been worth it.
Blog 27 - There's still 30 days left to crush it
It is officially silly season but there are still 30 days left to make 2018 a success. Don’t let the festivities and business stop you taking advantage of the whole year. Make sure, when celebrating, you are also celebrating a successful year.
Blog 26 - Lead your family
Everyone is unique, it’s one of the challenges of leadership; especially when they are family.
Blog 25 - Crossing the terror barrier
Ever got stuck and realised that fear was stopping you from moving forward. Me too; it was my terror barrier and all I needed to cross it was ……………………
Blog 24 - What's your Battle rhythm??
If you don’t run your day, your day runs you. What do you to ensure that you have the energy to make the most of your time. On this, the 100 anniversary of the WW1 Armistice, we should reflect on the time we have been given by those to gave their lives.
Blog 23 - If you don't go, you don't see
Leadership is sometimes scary but if we do a little we will surprise ourselves, realising how far that little bit will take us. You can then share your journey with the team.
Blog 22 - Clench your buttocks
Go on, really, try it. Notice the difference it makes in other ‘parts’. That’s the same with any change. A tiny change can make a big difference. You don’t need to change everything, you just need to start.
Blog 21 - Detours
Detours are inevitable. If we do not know our destination they can knock us completely off course however, as long as we know where we are headed, they can also be a great source of learning.
Blog 20 - What did you want to be ....
A really powerful question when you are coaching or leading the team. Ask your team what they wanted to be when they were at school. This question unlocks dreams and aspirations and can remind people of the excitement that can happen in life.
Blog 19 - Step out of the Minefield
Sometimes we get trapped and lose our momentum in one area of life. When we get stuck in that minefield it is really slowing many parts of our life down. Deal with the first ‘mine’ and you will, most often, find your way through the whole minefield.
Blog 18 - Look back with gratitude
Sometimes, we lose sight of the goal and lose faith in the journey we are on. As leaders we need to recognise this when it happens in the team. A way to lead through these situations is to look back and see how far you have come; show gratitude for the people and experiences along the way.
Blog 17 - Take time to do nothing
We are all busy but are we too busy to stop and take some time to do nothing. Only by doing nothing can we feel gratitude. Only by doing nothing can we really take time to think.
Blog 16 - It's only a failure if you choose it to be
Sometimes things don’t go according to plan, sometimes it all goes wrong. That doesn’t mean it’s a failure; it means its a chance to learn. Sometimes our greatest learnings come from our times of struggle.
Blog 15 - Watch your words
Our words are so much more powerful than we give them credit for. Our words come from our thoughts, our words create our actions, our actions become our habits and our habit cause us to become the person that the world sees.
Blog 14 - Happy Fathers Day
We have one and some of us have the honour of being one. The relationship between father and child is one of the most challenging but can also be one of the most rewarding. Cat Stevens summed it up well in his song, Father and Son; take a listen to both sides of the relationship and then, through the lens of love, take a look at the relationship you have. Watch the video and then reach out, with love to the other half of that most precious relationship. Lead through Life.
Blog 13 Take off that rucksack
In New Zealand, this is the last weekend of winter. Traditionally this is a time of renewal, to take a look at what is behind us and what the future may have in store. Take off that rucksack you have been carrying, take a look in side; there is gear in there that you didn't even pack. Now, with that lighter load, head off in that new direction - you will be amazed how quickly you might arrive.
Blog 12 - Instant Gratification - Wait!!
This world is all about instant gratification however instant gratification is one of the worst things we can do to our bodies. That bit of chocolate that we eat just because it is in the fridge........ teenage pregnancy....................... that brand new car; buy now pay in a few years .............
Try waiting. You will be amazed at the control you regain on your life. Try waiting; it's empowering.
Blog 11 - The art of delegation
If we get it wrong it is a dereliction of leadership and will do exactly the opposite of your intention. Learn how and why to delegate.