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- Stop Squeezing, Start Pleasing Your Middle Managers - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2019 from Alexandria JoyWhile the world’s workplace has been going through extraordinary and often radical change, the practice of management and day to day business has been stuck in time warp. New workers – especially younger generations – want their work to have meaning, flexibility, fun oh and they don’t want to ...
Views: 846 - The Folly of Staff Surveys - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Alexandria JoyWould you send a text to your children in the next room and ask them - "How do you think I'd rate so far as a parent? Are you planning to stay or leave?" No? Well why would you do it to your staff? I believe standard surveys don’t work for reviewing a company's culture. That's right I am not a ...
Views: 839 - Subtraction is Greater Than Addition - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Alexandria JoyI just came out of a mentoring session with my mentor Linda Hutchings what a great reminder it was to take my own medicine and keep it clean by making things simple. Perhaps like me you're a multi-passionate entrepreneur or leader who has 50 business ideas a day and struggles to decide which ...
Views: 653 - How to Stop Imposter Syndrome in Her Tracks and Be More UP Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2018 from Alexandria JoyWe’ve all experienced it at some time in our life. Feeling like we’re not good enough, like we’ll be found out or like we’re out of our depth. Damn you imposter syndrome. She sure can hit hard, especially for us women. It’s so common that I included a question in my Cards for Uniqueness pack ...
Views: 970 - Does Comfort Kill Curiosity? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from Alexandria JoyI read a quote in the book Apprenticed to a Master by Sri M this week that really got me pondering: “You are so full of knowledge that you have acquired, that there is no space to retrieve the truth which is waiting to enter.” As I have been walking the path of minimalism for over a year now ...
Views: 1006 - Leaders Are Your People Paying the Personal Price of Working For You? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2018 from Alexandria JoyI believe the fish rots from the head. I believe profit is hoarding. I believe people join a company and leave because they don't feel valued and seen as a unique human. I believe culture change must start at the top. Spend time in any workplace like I do as a company culture architect and ...
Views: 1096 - Human Power Versus Forced Power - It's Time To Switch - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2017 from Alexandria JoyPower. What is it? How do we use it? Who is seeking it? Why do we have a love/hate relationship with it? "Power is just the ability to effect change." Martin Luther King "Powerlessness is the most dangerous state that we could ever ...
Views: 1452 - Dumb 'Brules' in Business That Make Everyone Bananas - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Alexandria JoyI get it. Companies need to have some rules, but ‘brules’, that’s what leaders need to question. Coined by Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley and author of The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, brules, otherwise known as ‘bullshit rules,’ is a term for limiting rules, largely unconscious, ...
Views: 1098 - How to Have an Amazing Start to the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Alexandria JoyAre you over last year already but not sure how to make sure this year is your best yet? I have just one tip for you. Begin with gratitude. Gratitude is an immensely powerful force that can expand your happiness, create loving relationships, and even improve your health. Many scientific ...
Views: 930 - Managing Meeting Meltdown - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Alexandria JoyThis past week I have had a lot of discussions about meetings; in particular how much time we waste making meetings, attending meetings and travelling to meetings, how managers are always the ones calling meetings and how bad we are at running meetings. If you added up all the time people ...
Views: 1049(2 votes) - Body Intelligence The Number 1 Skill of a Modern Day Leader - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Alexandria JoyLeadership is all about communication. However most leaders when preparing for an important pitch, a crucial board meeting, an employee review or a supplier negotiation go about it all wrong. They prepare and plan, concentrating on the words they will say, the handouts they will use and the ...
Views: 1151 - Lessons in Surrender - Becoming More Spiritual - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Alexandria JoyIt began with a feeling, then a sign, a nudge and then a book. A signal to change, to slow down, to breathe more deeply and to go within. At first I hesitated. Unsure, confused. It was so against my normal way, my DNA. Or so I thought. A typical A type personality I had spent the larger part ...
Views: 899 - 4 Tips to Help You Handle End of Year Overwhelm - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Alexandria JoyFeeling like you're overwhelmed and there's not enough time to get it all done? Whether you're a business owner, manager or employee, the end of the year can be a very stressful time to navigate. It can often be like running the last few miles of a marathon and you just want to finish those end ...
Views: 1266 - The Global Leadership Crisis - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Alexandria JoyLet's face it - the GFC was financially crippling for many companies and individuals around the world - but the Global Leadership Challenge should be more concerning as it has the potential to be even more devastating if it isn't addressed and reversed. Gallup research shows that the single ...
Views: 1152 - How Workplaces Are Making Us Sick - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Alexandria JoyIt was during working on a campaign while I was Director at WorkCover that I had an epiphany that would stay with me into all my future work and businesses. We ran a marketing campaign called Homecomings with the help of creative agency Shannon’s Way – it was all about the need for workers to ...
Views: 1171 - How Poor Leaders Are Killing Us - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Alexandria Joy"Our jobs are killing us and the people who are responsible are our leaders." I recently heard Simon Sinek say this in a YouTube video and it really struck a chord. How did you feel when you read that? Harsh reality? Don't believe me? Or perhaps you have had an experience yourself or heard ...
Views: 1124 - How Chocolate Can Boost Productivity and Profits - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Alexandria JoyDecades of research, in multiple countries around the world, has shown time and again that investing in a positive, high-trust workplace culture yields distinct, tangible business benefits. Studies show that great workplaces enjoy significantly lower turnover and better financial performance ...
Views: 1322 - 6 Ways To Build Trust At Work - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Alexandria JoyTrust – it’s a term bandied around all the time when it comes to leadership and organisational culture and with good reason. Nothing builds a solid culture better than growing a cushion of trust and nothing harms an organization more than a lack of trust in those leading it. For such a simple, ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Three Fonts You Should Never Use Professionally - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Alexandria JoySometimes the first thing someone sees of us is in writing – it might be our online profile, a website or maybe a snail mail letter or advertisement. So it is super important to consciously shape our brand image by choosing the right fonts and look to reflect what we want to be remembered for. ...
Views: 1432 - Business Innovation on a Shoestring Budget - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Alexandria JoyIt's true – innovation is a huge buzzword and we are all aware. Craig Lambert describes it as being "...bandied around a bit like a Miss Universe contestant talking about world peace." While the idea of innovation is tossed around and misused, it doesn't mean businesses can't or shouldn't ...
Views: 1173 - Six Easy Steps To Turn Happiness Into Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Alexandria JoyFrom an early age, most of us are raised to believe that success equals happiness. We work hard to get good grades, finish school, and land that fantastic job. Then many of us find that we still are not happy, so we work hard again to climb the corporate ladder and get that promotion, in the ...
Views: 1258(2 votes) - Lessons in Vision From MLK - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2014 from Alexandria JoyDr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man with a vision. It was a huge vision which he dedicated his life to and who challenged the rest of us to do the same. Not only did he champion equal rights but also equal access to economic opportunity for all Americans. A lesson we can all learn from MLK is ...
Views: 1171 - Why Too Much Diversification Is Bad Thing - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Alexandria JoyDiversifying your investments as well your products and services can help you to tap into a broader market share, it can help to reduce your financial risk by spreading it over multiple ventures, and it can help to grow your wealth more quickly. But, too much diversification can be a bad thing. ...
Views: 1096 - Small Business Success: 3 Ways to Boost Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Alexandria JoyWe all know that the life-blood of any small business is cash flow, cash from clients and customers. However data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates that times are tough for smaller operators and over the past ten years, conditions have worsened. While small businesses ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - The #1 Reason Why Top Talent Leaves An Organisation - by Submitted on May 19, 2013 from Alexandria JoyThe world’s high profile and top earning companies are not immune to the everyday challenges that the rest of the business realm experiences. They too can suffer a hard time maintaining highly talented employees; even the cream of the crop in the most senior positions can end up leaving their ...
Views: 3167(1 vote) - Are You Turning a Blind Eye on Your Workers? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Alexandria JoyHow often have you heard an executive or CEO tout "our people are our greatest asset"? A dozen or more I wager. And yet how many employees have you heard say "management just don't care about me. I'm just a number. I get no respect"? Dozens? Hundreds? How is that possible? How can ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - 5 Things Leaders Should Do Before The End of 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Alexandria JoyThe holiday season is upon us and no matter what country you are in or faith you follow, I am sure you are finding yourself winding down, filing things away and putting off new projects and meetings until the new year. This could be a big mistake! The fastest way to achieve what you want and ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - Maximise Your Memory And Have Fun Doing It - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Alexandria JoyRemember these four words and see if you can recall them by the time you finish reading this article: apple, penny, key, admire. Have you ever noticed that as you get older, time just seems to fly by? Time doesn’t speed up as we age, but this perception is a result of your ageing brain and ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - Build Rapport within Seconds - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Alexandria JoyHave you ever met someone for the first time and felt an immediate connection or felt uncomfortable with them straight away? Researchers from New York University found that we form opinions about one another in the first seven seconds of meeting. First impressions count! Whether we like it or ...
Views: 3245 - Are Your Company Values Fanciful Words or A Measurable Compass? - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Alexandria JoyBuilding a company and brand today is very different from building one 50 years ago. It used to be that a couple of executives got together in a board room, wrote some fanciful, aspirational words on a flip chart and Bobs your uncle, the company’s values and brand positioning was ...
Views: 1711 - KISS That Frog! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Alexandria JoyAre you one of the 25 to 50 per cent of people reporting feeling overwhelmed or burned out at work? Do you find you are working for more hours than the dollars you earn and end up like a circus performer trying to keep all your spinning plates in the air at once? Well you're not alone. In ...
Views: 1405 - Why We Need More Global Leading Ladies - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Alexandria JoyA recent blog post by Jamie McIntyre got me thinking… “If the world had 75% females and only 25% men civilisation would continue unabated and be an even safer place. However if the ratio was reversed to a point of 75% men and only 25% females, civilisation as we know it would be likely to come ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Does Peace Elude You? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Alexandria Joy"Inner peace is impossible without patience. Wisdom requires patience. Spiritual growth implies the mastery of patience. Patience allows the unfolding of destiny to proceed at its own unhurried pace." - Brian Weiss The above quote reveals a secret I found unlocked and practised by many in ...
Views: 1461 - Boosting Your Personal Brand at a Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Alexandria JoyBeing offered an interview often means you are part way there, but the toughest test is still to come. The key to success at interview is preparation, preparation, preparation! Do your research, surf the company’s website, news articles about them and internal literature such as the annual ...
Views: 1471 - The Power of Your Words - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Alexandria JoyEver since childhood I have been an avid reader and been fascinated by words. From the creative delights of Land of the Faraway Tree to the complexity of The Hobbit I loved losing myself in a narrative. I also remember being delighted with a movie called The Glass Slipper which presented a ...
Views: 1135 - The Truth About Scarcity Mentality - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Alexandria JoyHave you ever noticed the thoughts that run through your mind the minute you wake up and the moment before you fall asleep? Unless you make mindfulness a daily practice, chances are probably not. Despite the fact that we live in an abundant world our usual daily reflections are those of lack, ...
Views: 1624 - Is It Time To Rethink Your Customer Loyalty? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Alexandria JoyMost businesses understand the tremendous value associated with growing a base of loyal customers. However the old loyalty program model is getting a little tired and a little too same old, same old. Unfortunately for many businesses, any advantage that was originally gained through loyal ...
Views: 1140 - 5 Simple Steps To Kicking All Your New Year Goals - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Alexandria JoyIt’s a well known fact that your ability to set goals and make plans for their accomplishment is a foremost skill of success. Developing this ability and embedding it as a habit will do more to assure continued success and achievement in your life than any other skill you can possibly ...
Views: 2309 - Top 20 ‘Leading Ladies’ of 2010 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Alexandria JoyIn our inaugural Leading Ladies International Top 20 list we issue the names of the women who we believe most positively impact our world both locally, nationally and globally. Why women? “In today’s changing world we believe there is an increasing need for greater focus on right brain ...
Views: 2177(2 votes) - Tongue Tied and Twisted: Common Communication Mistakes Leaders Make - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Alexandria JoyGood leaders are great communicators who build trust consistently over time. A leader with poor leadership communication will find leading far more challenging than a great communicator. Respect and confidence on the part of staff, executive teams, members or a board will be much harder to ...
Views: 1673(6 votes) - Listen To Your Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Alexandria JoyI’m wondering if you have you ever had the experience of trying to help someone, and you weren’t able to do so because they wouldn’t stop talking for one minute? They ask you a question and then jump right in stacking another question, a solution, or continue to rattle on about how frustrated ...
Views: 1311 - Good Habits To Help You Grow - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Alexandria JoySo you’ve decided to take the plunge and start your own business. You’ve got stars in your eyes and grand visions of working in your jeans, having the time and flexibility to “do lunch” with friends and pick up the kids each day from school. SOUNDS APPEALING, DOESN’T IT? The reality, ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Wisdom From Dysfunctional Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Alexandria JoyDuring my initial years as an employee a couple of my superiors drove me to my wit’s end. Sure they were nice and I would have to be fair and say they meant well however in my view they were completely incompetent as leaders and managers. To make it worse people on the outside used to comment to ...
Views: 1275(5 votes) - Are Your Fears and Fairytales Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThe power of communication is what the listener does with the message, not what the message does to the listener. Messages, stories, speeches, movies and advertisements that move people deeply do not do so because they are powerful in themselves. They do so because they touch the audience's most ...
Views: 1999 - Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyStuck in a rut? Feel like you've hit a plateau at work? Not sure what to do next to get your career progression into gear? Then it might be time to take a look at your attitude. Just what attitude am I referring to? There are many positive attitudes that can enhance your career advancement - a ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - Hiccups Can Sometimes Be a Handup - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyIt's a fact of life that everyone makes mistakes and the busier you are and the more you do, the more mistakes you will make. The important differentiating factor between ordinary people and extraordinary people is how well they deal with these inevitable ups and downs of life. The ...
Views: 1288 - The Art of Conversation in Building Business Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyYour success in every area of life will be influenced by the relationships you develop and maintain. The ability to communicate and converse with confidence and clarity is a key trait that will help you get to the top of your profession and field. Without making these business relationships or ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Great Companies Grow Their Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyWe live in an interesting world, would you agree? Companies it seems, are rising and falling faster than ever before. Technology, globalization and the speed of communication has totally changed the workplace environment. Yet even in these fickle times, some companies and brands endure. More ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - The Secret to Setting Powerful Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyDo you set goals or make resolutions at the beginning of each year? With 2009 upon us now is the time to whip out a pen and paper or your Blackberry and make some plans before another digitally enhanced year speeds by! Want to know the secret to setting goals that you will achieve? It's all to ...
Views: 1700 - Focus on What You Want - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyHow often do you hear yourself saying "I can't afford that", "I don't suit that colour", "I couldn't do that. "I'm not good at that"? Have you ever thought about how your unconscious mind hears and receives these messages you say to yourself? No? Well spend a ...
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