S is for Speed, Stamina And Success

Great workers pursue their chosen strategy and also pay attention to another dimension. They aim to do things at the right speed when implementing their strategy.

Sometimes this means going relatively slowly; sometimes Read more

P is for Being Proactive

Looking back, can you think of a situation when you were proactive? You may have taken the initiative to find a job, build a relationship, lead a project, tackle a challenge, solve a problem Read more

I is for Individuals Choosing To Be Inspiring Or Intimidating

Strong individuals can choose to be inspiring or intimidating. The choice they make has consequences – both for themselves and other people.

This is a scenario I have encountered several times when doing mentoring Read more

E is for Balancing Being An Encourager, Educator And Enforcer

Imagine you lead a team. You will aim to build on your strengths as a leader, whilst compensating for any weaknesses.

There are also many leadership models you can use in your own way. Read more

P is for The Professional Freelancer Approach  

 

Great workers often choose to behave like professional freelancers. They believe it is vital to do superb work, give great service and deliver success. They behave in this way even if they are full-time Read more

S is for Slowly Yet Swiftly

When do you go into your equivalent of the zone? When do you flow, flow and finish?

Different people describe this experience in different ways. They say things like:

I felt in my element Read more

G is for Gratitude

During the past 40 years many people have researched the topic of happiness. They have asked some of the following questions.

What kinds of people are happy? What are the principles such people follow Read more

T is for The Tingle Factor

When do you experience the tingle factor? When do you get thrills down your spine? When do you feel excited about what you are going to do?

Different people give different answers to these Read more

The Feeling Liberated By Limits Approach

This article looks at how some people feel limited by recognising their limits. Read more

S is for The Super Teams Approach

There are many models for building great teams. The super teams approach aims to create a positive environment in which motivated people can achieve peak performance.

Super teams believe that people work best if Read more