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Effective time management

Effective time management

Without a clear plan for the day ahead, it’s easy to lose focus and become preoccupied with less important, more time-consuming tasks. We’ve all had days where we stray from our To-Do Lists, but when this becomes habitual, it can impact our productivity in ways we...

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Who stole my day? 

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...

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It’s about time!

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...

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A revitalised approach

A revitalised approach

An Insight6 survey of business owners in early May asked, knowing what they know now, what skills they wish they had prior to the pandemic. The list, in no particular order, included: Communication - team and customers Budgeting – Better handle on the key numbers...

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Let your colleagues take the lead

Let your colleagues take the lead

Whilst great personal leadership stems from your own ability to lead yourself and others, there will come a time when you need hand some responsibility to your colleagues, especially if there are other high-profile activities that require your full attention....

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Working from home – Coping amidst the COVID-19 crisis

Working from home – Coping amidst the COVID-19 crisis

LMI UK Director, Roger Waplington has been sharing this advice with his clients and we thought some or all of it may be helpful to you as well just now. --- To be as happy as you can you must be a leaf on a tree. We are unique just as every leaf on every tree in the...

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The Stockdale Paradox

The Stockdale Paradox

At LMI UK's weekly team meeting on 23rd March, Karl Gasson shared some incredibly valuable insights into the Stockdale Paradox, as discussed in more detail in Jim Collins' Good to Great This was so helpful to our team that we thought there would be many others who...

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Stay motivated with the help of clearly defined goals

Stay motivated with the help of clearly defined goals

Throughout your career, there will undoubtedly be times where you’re struggling for motivation and find yourself working through the days in autopilot. It’s not uncommon to experience the occasional lack of motivation, especially if you’re in the middle of a tedious...

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Enhance productivity with effective delegation

Enhance productivity with effective delegation

Delegation is a powerful skill that can unlock a wealth of opportunities for your business, while allowing you to grow as a leader. Many readers will be familiar with the various teamwork-related clichés that exist, with each championing the idea of working together...

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Don’t let emails disrupt your productivity

Don’t let emails disrupt your productivity

The modern workplace relies on connectivity and communication. Businesses are constantly looking for ways to streamline internal processes, allowing colleagues to share information efficiently throughout all levels of the organisation. For more than two decades,...

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