Let Down by Our Language
Do you ever pause to consider how much language might influence our behaviour? I frequently quote the passage in Jack Welch’s biography “Jack” where he … Read more
Happiness at work
Employee Engagement = Brand Alignment
“The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get from it, but what they become by it.” John Ruskin A modern day … Read more
Turnaround Leadership
“In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers he must have their confidence.” Dwight D Eisenhower Simple yet … Read more
The Meaning of Work
“Implementation is straightforward if you understand the fundamentals, but only if you can engage so that modern workers are able to answer the question. ‘What’s … Read more
Emotion and Employee Engagement
“The state of many organisations today is like that of a body-builder who exercises only one arm.” Michael Lee Stallard in “Fired up or Burned … Read more
Flaming Enthusiasm
“Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” Dale Carnegie This past Saturday I had … Read more
Who do you REALLY work for?
“Each individual should work for himself. People will not sacrifice themselves for the company.” Soichiro Honda; founder of Honda What a truly humanitarian statement, and … Read more
How’s Your Service
“If things are not going well with you, begin your effort at correcting the situation by carefully examining the service you are rendering, and especially … Read more
No-one is Insignificant
“No man is so insignificant as to be sure his example can do no hurt.” Lord Clarendon Rather a negative thought that one, … Read more
The Power of Appreciation!
“The deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” William James I found it! For weeks I have been searching for … Read more