Blog

Articles from members of the LMI UK team.

Use the search function above to access our news and blog archives. If you are looking for something that you can’t find, email us and we’ll direct you to the relevant material or create something new if necessary.

To keep up to date with our latest blogs, news and events, sign up to The Total Leader® Newsletter.

Leading in a Crisis

Leading in a Crisis

Leaders need to keep calm in a crisis (at least outwardly) however much turmoil they are experiencing. If most of the time the leader is collaborative, mutually respective, then, in time of a crisis, if the leader has to issue an immediate request without the usual...

read more
A human perspective on productivity

A human perspective on productivity

For many organizations, getting every last drop of output possible from humans whilst they are at work, has long been seen as a worthy and necessary goal. Not doing this, is often seen as a failure of management as it puts the maximization of profitability at risk....

read more
Building strong self-confidence

Building strong self-confidence

This month, personal growth will be the focus of our upcoming blogs, as we explore the skills and attitudes that are needed for individuals to be successful within their respective fields. In this instalment, we look at self-confidence, and how without it, people...

read more
The three pillars of communication

The three pillars of communication

In previous communication blogs, we discussed the importance of making regular contact with colleagues during lockdown, scheduling specific times in the day for effective and thorough communication to take place. However, it’s all good and well blocking out hours of...

read more
Schedule your communication

Schedule your communication

Unfortunately, communication mishaps are a lot more common than we’d like to believe. According to a popular theory, every single person will experience some sort of communication issue each day, and when this theory is shared with others, most people tend to agree....

read more
Lockdown communication

Lockdown communication

In March 2020, the UK and many other parts of the world, were plunged into lockdown, as millions of people were forced to return to remote working in line with Government guidance. Accompanied by their children, pets, partners, parents and flatmates, the battle for...

read more
Effective leaders communicate clearly

Effective leaders communicate clearly

There is no arguing that 2021 begins amid two major events – the ongoing global pandemic and the implementation of new Brexit regulations. Your current feeling will be dependent on your own set of circumstances, and how these two issues are impacting your personal and...

read more
Sticking to your New Year goals

Sticking to your New Year goals

Is it a goal, a resolution, or a complete waste of time? Despite overwhelming evidence to suggest that most New Year’s resolutions fail to stick, millions of people still make them in the hope that this year will be more successful. The reality is that it won’t be...

read more
Short vs long-term goals

Short vs long-term goals

Without clearly defined goals, it’s impossible to reach your full potential and make the progress you’re capable of. In our last blog, we discussed the importance of having an effective goal-setting process, but what kind of goals and deadlines should you set...

read more
Adopting an effective goal-setting system

Adopting an effective goal-setting system

Whilst it’s important to establish clear goals that align with the vision of the organisation, this can only be achieved once an effective goal-setting system is in place. Recognised as one of the most powerful actions you can take to improve personal productivity,...

read more