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To imagine is a very natural occupation. It’s just that for most of us it’s been put on the shelf and forgotten about. I want to give you a example. When I worked in the tool hire industry the MD asked me to look at a car show room across the road from our current …

Mentor leadership and stories Storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for all involved in leadership. Organisations of all sizes are encouraging the use of stories as a means to sell ideas, communicate a vision for the future or inspire commitment. Using stories allows people to engage others, emotionally and to effortlessly make them remember …

In my life and career, I have been exposed to all kinds of leadership styles. But the ones who have had the most significance on my life are a select few who have been not only leaders but also mentors. I have discovered that certain principles of leadership are timeless and they can be taught, …

In my weekly series of blog posts I will be focusing on being a caring leader. I have been fortunate to have had some wonderful role models in my life. They have all added value to my life in many ways. My leadership style has been influenced by each one of them. I have come …

Mentoring  Leadership is about building character into the lives of others, modelling and teaching attitudes and behaviours, and crating a legacy to be passed on to future leaders. Leading in this way can not help but have a positive impact on others, to shape the lives of people they serve, as they lead, guide, inspire, …

Ian and Sandra ( I have changed the names) came along to one of my projects. A middle aged couple who wanted to get involved in a project for young people we were setting up. They were lovely people with lots of energy and gifts. They became leaders in the drama group. They were leaders …