When I work with leaders at all levels in organisations I am reminded frequently of how easy it is for leaders to create the results they do not want. The myths of what makes a great leader are constantly being rewritten.
Reflection Exercise
Since conversations consume so much of our time, it’s worth trying to improve them. The leader’s perception of how a conversation has gone can be quite different from others who are also in the conversation.
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The Elephant in the Room is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth or problem that is going unaddressed, that no one wants to discuss. It is applicable when a subject is emotionally charged and the people who might have spoken up decide that it is probably best avoided.
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Join us in an engaging and fun conversation about what can be done to improve the performance of your business through outstanding leadership, whilst enjoying some refreshments and canapes in the amazing Bank of Ireland Hub Grand Canal Dock on March 13th between 6-8 p.m.
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The Houston Exchange, Aristo and TalkBack, three boutique consulting companies are joining forces to create a Celtic partnership delivering leadership development that accelerates organisational performance.
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