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Speak to inspire
Whether you relish or loath the opportunity, as a leader you will often be required to make speeches. No matter what your audience, a strong speech must have the right structure, timing, and key messages. Here are The Results Centre’s key tips for speaking to inspire… Make a point – Keep in mind that your speech…
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Create challenge to drive your business forward
As well established leaders and executives, it can become easy to avoid challenge within your day-to-day work. Many leaders create teams who support them and think along the same lines, boosting their confidence and creating a comfortable workplace atmosphere. This way of working can only get you so far; by continuing to work how you…
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3 characteristics of the toughest leaders
In your work as a leader it often falls upon you to make the toughest decisions and bear the brunt of any challenges to the business. Here are three characteristics that the strongest leaders display… The ability to accept blame – the toughest leaders are able to accept blame rather than looking for a scapegoat. By…
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Tackle your public speaking fear
Whether it be in a conference or a team briefing, as a leader you will undoubtedly have to address a full room at some point in the working week. Nerves can overcome the best of us and it can be a daunting prospect, but it is one that all leaders should learn to overcome. Follow…
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Overcome your limitations, get big results
Sometimes the limitations we set for ourselves are the hardest to overcome; we decide that something will not work, or that our colleagues will judge our actions negatively. However, in order to get the best results, we need to let go of these limitations and be open to giving those big ideas a go. Set…
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Productivity gap between UK and other developed nations at widest for 20 years
Britain’s productivity gap with its main developed country rivals is at the widest it has been for 20 years, claims new data from the Office for National Statistics. Comparisons between major developed nations show that output per hour worked in the UK is 21% lower than the average for the other members of the G7…
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What will take your leadership skills to the next level?
Taking your leadership skills from good to great could be the making of your business. Think about how you perform in these key areas and become a stronger leader… Effort – Being a good leader requires effort; whether it be learning about your people, your operations, your industry, or how to better yourself. Focus on gaining…
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Push your ego aside to learn from your team
As success builds in your company, what started as well placed confidence in your own idea and abilities can easily be overwhelmed by your ego – you can easily start to think that you have all the right answers. By acknowledging that this attitude is detrimental to your working relationships, and that your employees might…
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Nine characteristics of a strong leader
By displaying strong leadership attributes, you can motivate your team to reach the highest levels of performance and development. Here are nine key characteristics that the best leaders should always display… Empathy – This is key to the success of a team. All the best leaders will help employees through any challenges, praising performance publicly and dealing…
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Assert yourself for better results
Whilst some people can be naturally more assertive than others, there is an evident spectrum of assertiveness; from those who are decisive and take a strong no nonsense approach, to those who are more approachable, taking time to consider all perspectives and solutions. To become an assertive leader, you first need to acknowledge where you…