What does a five-ton killer whale have in common with your people at work and your spouse and kids at home? According to Ken Blanchard and his co-authors from SeaWorld, probably a lot more than you would think. In this inspirational book they show that by accentuating the positive, a technique learned at SeaWorld, your […]
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The world of today is full of unprecedented opportunities. If you’ve got ambition, drive, and are smart, you can rise to the top of your profession regardless of where you started out. In his book ‘Managing Oneself’, Peter F. Drucker expounds how you can achieve true and lasting excellence by operating from a combination of […]
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In ‘The Power of Full Engagement’, authors Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz introduce us to the essence of high performance: managing your own energy. As the authors found out, energy has a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimension. All of these dimensions are explored in this book, including ways to stimulate them and to overcome […]
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How little things can make a big difference. Why does one idea, message or brand spread around the globe in no time, while other messages have so many difficulties trying to reach their targeted audience? In ‘The Tipping Point’, author Malcolm Gladwell gives you some astonishing insights into how ‘social epidemics’ work. He explains how little […]
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Leadership is not always best expressed through rallying cries, motivational speeches or disproportional rewards. Learn more about the value of individual consideration. Simple courtesy, respect and genuine interest in people are powerful means for building an engaged organisation.
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Energy is a key differentiator. Next to your experience, expertise or competencies, recruiters are looking for candidates who are energetic. IQ is of course an important factor for many jobs, but it’s just an entry level requirement as it is hard to stand out by being smarter. Employers are typically looking for people who are […]
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Human potential is not just built on intelligence. IQ is key for sure, but equally important are Emotional and Physical Intelligence (EQ & PhQ). These three axes are crucial batteries of human potential. We are as weak as our weakest battery, so it’s critical to fully develop the three axes in order to reach our […]
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Often the problem with goals is not setting them, but sticking to them. If you can stick with a goal for long enough, you’ll almost always get there eventually. It just takes patience, and motivation. Motivation is the key, but it’s not always easy, day in and day out, to find that motivation. The best […]
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The positive results of setting objectives within the world of work are widely supported by substantial research – more than 100 scientific studies involving 40,000 participants from different industries. And these figures don’t even include any goal-setting research that took place in the world of sport. Want to set your own personal goals. Here are […]
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