I attended the 2013 Acumen Business Law convention at the Grand Hotel in Brighton yesterday. It was the second time and once again delivered great value. A big theme of the convention was an area that is of great interest to me, which is leadership. So what did I learn about leadership from the […]
Continue readingI am sure that you like all of us have an idea about what leading and managing is about. What I have noticed is that there is often a disconnect between perceptions and reality. In this latest audio I want to share 5 of the most common misconceptions about leading and managing. As always please […]
Continue readingYou probably heard, seen or read a lot about leadership. In this video blog post I am sharing 6 leadership myths that people can easily buy into. I would love you to add your myths to the list too so please leave a reply to add your myths to the list. Duncan Brodie helps professional […]
Continue readingAs someone who has extensive experience of leading and helps others to achieve success as a leader or manager, I am a pretty avid reader around the topic. While there are many great insights and words of wisdom, there are many myths too.
Continue readingAs you are climbing the career ladder towards senior management and leadership roles, it can sometimes feel like you are doing all of the hard work while the more senior people are cruising.
Continue readingFrom the outside looking in, being a leader can sometimes seem to be all about strategy, the big picture and driving the organisation forward. In my experience, there are often many misconceptions about leading.
Continue readingRead one of the many excellent leadership books and you might think that it is a breeze. The reality is quite different. So what are some common leadership myths that you need to avoid?
Continue readingHow often have you heard people say that some people are just born leaders? While some people might have some attributes that can help them to more easily make the transition to leadership, truth is leadership skills can be developed. There are a number of ways of doing this: Going on a course Getting a […]
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