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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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Never give up on your goals

Never give up on your goals

As important as it is to delegate smaller tasks to your wider team, you must also possess a steely determination that allows you to achieve your goals, regardless of the obstacles or challenges that lie ahead. When the going gets tough, it can be tempting to throw in...

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Improve your attitude to maintain output

Improve your attitude to maintain output

While placing an exact value on your time can give you something to work towards and help you decide on which tasks to delegate, there are still some unproductive attitudes that could hinder your progress. Of course, there are many factors that could influence...

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What’s your time worth?

What’s your time worth?

Having previously covered personal productivity and the importance of dedicating time to high payoff activities, it’s important to put things into perspective by looking at the actual value of time and what it represents. When thinking about the value of time, it’s...

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