Articles From The Positive Encourager’s Book

This section contain articles from The Positive Encourager’s Book

The Spending Time In Sanctuaries Approach

People often love to work hard, but they can also gain strength by spending time in their chosen sanctuaries.

Being in such places can help them to relax and see things perspective. They can Read more

The Sink Or Swim, Sideshow And Serious Plan Approaches To Starting A Business

Imagine that you want to start your own business. There are at least three different approaches you can take towards making this happen.

Let’s explore the pluses and minuses of pursuing each of these Read more

The Positive And Professional But Not Trying To Persuade Approach

This piece looks at how, in some situations, it is important to be positive and professional but not try to persuade. Read more

The Meeting Individuals When Taking Over A Team Approach

Imagine you are taking over an existing team. Let’s assume you have a clear brief and mandate from your sponsors.

The next step will be to meet the team members. How can you get Read more

The Circle Of Feeling, Talking And Doing Approach

This post focuses on the circle of feeling, talking and doing – plus how to change a feeling by doing something. Read more

The Feeling Liberated By Limits Approach

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

The Recognising There Are Virtually Always Solutions Approach

People face many challenges in their lives. The challenges may be individual, social or global. They may be practical, psychological or philosophical.

Whatever the challenge, however, there are virtually always solutions. Some solutions may Read more

The Clarifying What A Company Can Do, Maybe Can Do And Can’t Do Approach

Imagine that you lead a small company. How can you ensure that it focuses on what it can do brilliantly, rather than spread itself too thinly? This article describes an exercise that can be Read more

The Team Contracting Approach

Imagine you are a team leader. One of your first jobs will be to make a clear working contract with the team.

People must be clear on the responsibilities of both the leader and Read more

The Taking Responsibility Approach

There are many ways to try to understand people. One approach is to focus on the extent to which a person takes responsibility for shaping their future life.

Imagine you are interviewing a Read more