Why should leaders need to learn? What should they be learning? How do you learn as a leader? What have you learnt in the last 7 days about your ability to lead others? Having researched a number of people who lead at different levels, I have noticed that the most effective leaders have a fascination with learning. They are eager to [...]
Since I gave my TEDx talk, many people have asked be various questions about it such as: How does one prepare to speak at a TEDx? What is the process for being chosen as a TEDx speaker? What was it like? Are there any guidelines and rules given for a TEDx talk? Rather than answering all of these on a one [...]
What are the key ingredients needed to develop winning teams and a winning environment? The desire of CEO’s, HR’s, Managers and team leaders is to have not just a collection of people working in an organisation but to have ‘winning teams’. Winning teams by their very nature are progressive, enthusiastic, eager to press and not settle for the status quo. They realise [...]
Why is it that some leaders go from strength to strength, whilst others seem to find it more challenging? Intentional leaders know what it takes to grow in their leadership. So what does it take? How are you letting your leadership skills grow? How and should leadership be designed? First of all we must realise that the role of a leader [...]
Bold leadership is key for advancement, a leader by definition will lead others, otherwise they are just on a journey by themselves. As a leader myself, I have always been fascinated by the different types of leadership that we see. To name a few; 1) Weak Leader 2) Positional Leader 3) Dictator Leader 4) Arrogant Leader 5) Servant Leader 6) Bold [...]
 Becoming a Person of Influence Everyone influences others. You don’t have to be in a high-profile occupation to be an influencer; whenever your life connects with another person, you exert influence. Everything you do – at home, at work, or at play – has an impact on the lives around you. No matter what your goals are in life, you can [...]
Becoming a person of consistency can be very challenging indeed. It is easy to give ourselves a high score for our intentions – however the challenge can often be we would not score ourselves as high for carrying out what we had originally intended to complete. Consistency can be a challenge – however it is a learnable skill, which can reap [...]
L2: Learn – Lead was an international leadership event that I hosted in Surrey. It gathered a number of business people, many of whom held significant leadership positions within their place of employment. There was so much excitement in the room as each of the three speakers delivered outstanding content with a framework to ensure further personal growth as well as how [...]
I am delighted to have my friend Deb Ingino as a guest blog on Keep Thinking Big. Deb heads up a very successful leadership and coaching base in America. Deb has a great blog post to share with you today. I encourage you to read it and forward to your friends and contacts. Autumn is one of my favorite times of [...]
Only days away from a world class event. The countdown has started for the L2: Learn – Lead 2014, with final preparations all in hand. […]
When it comes to moving forward into more of your potential the power of an inner circle should not be underestimated. We already might have an inner circle, but not actually realise it. That inner circle may or may not be the best for you. […]
Consider – How do leaders think? Could it be the way they think that has made them a great leader? Having researched many great leaders both past and present, I have observed that thinking is one of the easiest, sometimes the most difficult, things to do. There is an art to thinking – which many have developed, enabling them in their [...]
Why You Should Attend Great leadership is paramount particularly in the days which we live in. From leading yourself well to leading a large Company or Church, L2: Lead - Learn is for you. It is the Leadership Event for the South East of England for 2014. It has been crafted together to ensure you are equipped to become the very [...]
Secure your tickets for this phenomenal leadership training event NOW. Early Bird tickets available until 7th July 2014. Book Your Tickets Here I am delighted to let you know that on October 10th 2014 in Guildford, Surrey, you will have a rare opportunity to hear from 3 worldwide outstanding speakers at the L2 Ready to Learn, ready to Lead event. [...]
This is leadership at its best. Leaders see ahead, leaders see things before others do. They are clear on their destination but, equally, they have innate ability to cast a vision. If a leader was only clear on their goal or destination, which they may have great energy and zeal for it, but failed to have people buying into their vision, [...]