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In this month's Leadership Lens, we spotlight Jon Vincent, Principal and CEO of Glasgow Clyde College, who has a remarkable track record in transforming educational institutions.
We want to make sure that our goals fit in with who we know we are. We also need to check to make sure our goals fit together, in order to move us forward.
Humans think in pictures, which is why language was developed to communicate these images. We use words to trigger these pictures, such as nouns and adjectives, to describe things to ourselves and others. One of the biggest challenges is describing our "self" to ourselves and others.
Power can be perceived negatively, leading to abuses and undesirable impacts on our lives. However, there are also positive uses of power..
Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, a Hungarian psychologist, coined the phrase “FLOW” that describes a healthy mental state in which a person is so immersed in the task at hand that it creates a focus and engagement that increases effectiveness. In sports, it is described as being “in the zone.” Use this checklist to Energise Action by having your team operate in a state of FLOW.
This month, we spoke to Ali El-Ayoubi, President and CEO of The BluePrint Toolset®, Inc. With an MBA, BScN, RN, and CHE, Ali brings a wealth of experience from her diverse career in healthcare and consultancy. Ali, who recently authored "Ignite the Joy of Work: How to Get from Burnt Out to Energised While Celebrating Your Perfectly Imperfect Self," is passionate about fostering joy and engagement at work. She is actively involved in community organisations, focussing on developing leadership skills for young women and other historically disenfranchised groups.
Happiness is a choice you make, not something that happens or doesn't happen to you. You can choose to be happy right now, no matter what you have or don't have.
Perfectionists often claim that their relentless standards drive them to higher levels of productivity and excellence, but this is often the opposite.
Professional animal trainers avoid punishment as a last resort or to prevent injury, as it only temporarily suppresses undesirable behaviour and teaches animals to hate and fear them. This is similar to how people learn from people they would rather avoid, respond to threats or hurt, and learn under adverse conditions.
#49 Problem-Solving as a Leader: How Giving Your Mind a Break Can Lead to Innovative Solutions16/2/2023
As a leader, problem-solving is a critical skill that you use every day. But have you ever found that the stress and anxiety that comes along with trying to solve a problem can actually make it all worse? If so, you're not alone.
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