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A blog about developing leadership skills.


The idiots I work with - Meet the reds

9 Jan 2021 2 minute read 0 comments Awah

In a recent post I introduced the concept of DISC profiling which is a way of understanding the different behaviours that often cause conflict in the workplace or in our personal lives. Understanding these different behaviour profiles can help us und...

DISC profiling - Understanding the idiots I work with

1 Jan 2021 3 minute read 2 comments Awah

I was in a meeting the other day, and there were two members of the meeting that were not seeing eye to eye. My immediate thought was, "why are they both acting like idiots?" In fact, they were treating each other like idiots. I know they are both ve...

Have you had an amygdala hijack at work?

22 Dec 2020 3 minute read 0 comments Awah

Our caveman ancestors had to be ready for trouble at any time. From wild predators to warring tribes, there were always threats around. Quite often the hunter can become the hunted. Our bodies have adapted very well to these threats. Our senses can q...

Know what your team need - Maslow's hierarchy of needs

6 Dec 2020 3 minute read 0 comments Awah

  Many years ago, when I was young and highly ambitious, the only job I could find was sweeping the floor of a plastics factory. It was hard and grim work. However, I was so determined not to spend the rest of my life doing this job. It was a steppin...

7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit Six

3 May 2020 3 minute read 0 comments Awah

7 Habits Overview The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a book written by Steven Covey that I have introduced in previous posts. Reading the earlier posts will help gain a better understanding of some of the terms used here. Introduction to Eff...

7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit Five

26 Apr 2020 3 minute read 1 comment Awah

7 Habits Overview The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a book written by Steven Covey that I have introduced in previous posts. Reading the earlier posts will help gain a better understanding of some of the terms used here. Introduction to Eff...

7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit Four

18 Apr 2020 3 minute read 0 comments Awah

7 Habits Overview The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a book written by Steven Covey that I have introduced in previous posts. Reading the first four posts will help gain a better understanding of some of the terms used here. Introduction to...

7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit Three

12 Apr 2020 2 minute read 0 comments Awah

7 Habits Overview The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a book written by Steven Covey that I have introduced in previous posts. Reading the first three posts will help you gain a better understanding of some of the terms and concepts used here....

7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit Two

10 Apr 2020 3 minute read 0 comments Awah

7 Habits Overview The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a book written by Steven Covey that I have introduced in two previous posts. Reading the first two posts will help gain a better understanding of some of the terms used here. Introduction...

7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit One

7 Apr 2020 3 minute read 1 comment Awah

7 Habits Overview The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a book written by Steven Covey that I have introduced in a previous post. The7 Habits are universal and timeless, and they work on core character traits that allow us to grow and be more ef...