The 5 Behaviours - New Personal Development Option
Aspire MCL has long used the excellent 5 Behaviours (5Bs) model to help develop high-performing boards and teams. Now, Patrick Lencioni...
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Ian Kirkby
Sep 30, 20202 min read
Online DiSC Assessment and 1-2-1 Coaching Session for only £350*!
DiSC offers a suite of personal development learning experiences that deepen understanding of motivations and behaviours. The...
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Ian Kirkby
May 28, 20201 min read
Effective Virtual Presentations
Many are having to learn the art of presenting virtually at this time. Whilst there are obvious overlaps with presenting physically, the...
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Ian Kirkby
Jul 30, 20192 min read
Employee Engagement
The benefits of employee engagement are well quantified and well known. They include higher morale, greater agility, lower staff...
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Ian Kirkby
Jan 22, 20191 min read
A Leader can ask for Help
Interesting article from HBR on how the best leaders are not afraid to ask for help: https://hbr.org/2019/01/the-best-leaders-arent-afrai...
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Ian Kirkby
Dec 11, 20181 min read
Facing the Fear of Failure
The truth is that most of us fear failure in something at some time or another. It is often helpful to keep things in perspective, e.g....
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Ian Kirkby
May 8, 20181 min read
What Successful Executives Do Differently
Another telling survey has shown that between 50-60% of new executives fail within 18 months of their first appointment (HBR – The 4...
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Ian Kirkby
Apr 2, 20181 min read
The Damage Done by Invisible Leaders
Invisible leaders are a plague in many organisations. This article illustrates the damage they can do: https://goo.gl/DsZgy5 As it notes,...
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Ian Kirkby
Feb 26, 20181 min read
Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Most leaders I coach have a poor appreciation of their weaknesses. 360 reporting may be uncomfortable at times, but it can be an...
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Ian Kirkby
Dec 5, 20171 min read
Effective Leadership - Tip 7 – Be Humble
Nobody likes a ‘know-it-all’ (and nobody, including you and I, does know-it-all). If you make a mistake, make an unqualified apology,...
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Ian Kirkby
Nov 22, 20172 min read
Effective Leadership - Tip 5 – Learn to Coach and Mentor.
Coaching and mentoring are 2 essential tools in the leader’s arsenal. The vast majority of large, successful companies now expect their...
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Ian Kirkby
Nov 21, 20171 min read
What is Conflict Costing Your business?
What is unhealthy conflict costing your business? Here's a tool to help you quantify: https://goo.gl/5qmdHq Aspire's programmes help...
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Ian Kirkby
Oct 24, 20171 min read
Effective Leadership - Tip 1
Be decisive! There is little more poisonous to a team than an indecisive leader. Note that this is very different from rashness. If you...
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Ian Kirkby
Sep 22, 20171 min read
Mistakes Execs Make When Leaving
HBR conducted a survey of more than 700 senior executives who had resigned from a previous position - only 16% reported that they would...
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Ian Kirkby
Sep 20, 20171 min read
IQ versus EQ in the workplace
Really good article by Regus: "A successful leader needs to be at ease switching between emotionally driven decisions and purely...
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Ian Kirkby
Sep 12, 20171 min read
Investing in People - Why bother?
Another good article from HBR (I'm not on commission, honest!). Note the 'time' and 'energy' sections: getting those 2 right will lead to...
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Ian Kirkby
Sep 11, 20171 min read
How to Focus at Work
Some good tips for those who find it difficult to focus. Even if that's not you, the practices are relevant: https://hbr.org/2017/09/5-wa...
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Ian Kirkby
Sep 8, 20171 min read
Ready to get back to work?
Or does the stress of dealing with difficult people and not being able to work to your strengths fill you with dread? This will help:...
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