The process of purpose discovery is about understanding why your business exists, rather than creating a new reason entirely. The purpose is already there in the DNA of your organisation, but in some cases, it can be difficult to determine or describe. A clear purpose...
Purpose – the reason why we exist
In the next series of articles, we explore the subject of purpose. It’s one of those areas that most leaders recognise as important, yet they struggle to give the issue enough attention due to operational challenges. According to research, neglecting purpose can have...
Using the vision to guide your business
Although the vision you’ve created for your business may be at the front and centre of your mind, it’s important that your team also share this commitment, completing daily tasks with one eye on the bigger picture. In previous blogs, we discussed the importance of...
Keeping the vision at the front and centre of your mind
The difference between effective and mediocre leaders is their ability to keep the vision at the front and centre of their mind, maintaining focus on the goals ahead, whilst motivating and inspiring the team to achieve their full potential. Whilst establishing and...
Communicating your vision with clarity
If you’re an aspirational business leader, creating and establishing a vision might come as second nature, as you’ve already spent months contemplating the journey ahead and know what needs to be done to reach your destination. Appreciating the importance of constant...
Guest appearance on the Lunchtime Leadership show in South Africa
LMI UK Director Nick Howes was a recent guest on the Lunchtime Leadership show, hosted by Kevin and Naomi from LMI South Africa, to discuss leadership insights from across the continents.
VISION – The breakfast of champions
I feel tired this morning – an extra hour of sleep would have been marvellous. Another day awaits, sitting in the same place doing largely the same tasks as the last six months. I wish I’d bought a better chair for my home-office before lockdown! Oh no, one of the...
Who stole my day?
Having worked solidly since 8:15am, with only a short break to grab some lunch, I’m left feeling mentally exhausted by 4:45pm. Although I’ve been super busy throughout the day, I’m not getting a sense of accomplishment that’s usually associated with being productive...
It’s about time!
Peter Drucker, one of the best-known and most influential thinkers on management said: Nothing distinguishes effective leaders so much as their loving tender care of time. Everything you do today that has value is about time. Whether working or engaged...
World Client of the Year Award
Karl Gasson and Nick Howes from LMI UK had the pleasure this week of visiting the Head Office of Instalcom Ltd to present them with the prestigious Leadership Management International World Client of the Year award! Pictured above are Instalcom's Managing Director,...










