Developing Self-Control

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Developing Self-Control

A key goal for any leader should be to increase the overall volume of good choices that they make. Doing this involves making choices that take into account first, second and third order consequences. To help us achieve this goal we need to develop and manage our self-control. This personal capacity is closely associated with success and high-performance. In this Bespoke Insights Bite we look at how you can further develop and enhance your self-control.

In this BESPOKE LEADERSHIP learning bite we briefly explore how we can practically improve and develop greater levels of self-control.

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Diagnose vs. Action

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Diagnose vs. Action

In the practice of Adaptive Leadership there are 2 key capacities that are crucial for leaders to develop in order to achieve optimal outcomes and results.

In this BESPOKE LEADERSHIP learning bite we briefly explore the 2 capacities and highlight the important and integrated relationship between both.

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The BESPOKE SALES Formula

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The BESPOKE SALES Formula

What are the key variables or elements that make a sale or transaction occur?

In this BESPOKE SALES learning bite, we explore the BESPOKE SALES Formula and highlight the key elements that are derived from it. Understanding these concepts can help you to strategically focus your sales and BD efforts for maximum impact.

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Pressure v Stress

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Pressure v Stress

Pressure and stress are often considered to be one and the same thing, when in fact they are different.

In this BESPOKE LEADERSHIP learning bite we explore the relationship between pressure and stress, we look at two thinking errors that can influence and contribute to each and we consider how to effectively manage our thinking to support our wellbeing.

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The Power of Journaling

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The Power of Journaling

Why is journaling the best leadership development exercise you can do through moments of challenge?

In this BESPOKE LEADERSHIP learning bite we look at a powerful activity that is highly effective for developing levels of understanding - in how we make sense and meaning in the world. This article was originally published on LinkedIn and focused specifically on the 2020 global challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Leadership Anchor

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The Leadership Anchor

How do you combine and consolidate the various development concepts that you learn when developing your potential?

In this BESPOKE LEADERSHIP learning bite we explore an integrated system of thought called the Leadership Anchor. This framework can be used to simplify the area(s) of focus, when developing leadership potential. It is also helpful in connecting various models, tools and frameworks that you might learn, in one integrated system of thought.

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Leader Wellbeing

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Leader Wellbeing

Managing your personal wellbeing is critical for any leader striving to sustain their performance.

In this BESPOKE LEADERSHIP learning bite (extracted from the BESPOKE LEADERSHIP development program) we explore the importance of leadership wellbeing. We highlight 5 integrated areas that we can leverage to help us maintain and improve our personal wellbeing (both physical and cognitive). There is also an additional resource to help you plan and map out the positive actions you can take across each area.

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The V.U.C.A. Model

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The V.U.C.A. Model

A crucial capability for any leader is the capacity to diagnose the challenges that they are faced with.

In this BESPOKE LEADERSHIP learning bite (part 1) we explore the concept of V.U.C.A and how this diagnostic model can help enhance and elevate leadership thinking towards managing challenges. V.U.C.A. is an acronym that can be used to help explain the conditions or the inherent nature of external challenges. The letters of the V.U.C.A. acronym stand for...

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The V.U.C.A. Prime Model

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The V.U.C.A. Prime Model

Once you have diagnosed the challenges that you are faced with as a leader you then need the right solutions or plan of action to help you face and address that challenge.

In this BESPOKE LEADERSHIP learning bite (part 2) we explore the concept of the V.U.C.A. Prime. The V.U.C.A. Prime is an extension of the V.U.C.A. model and it can be used to help leaders decide and design an appropriate strategy or approach for managing volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. The letters of the V.U.C.A. Prime acronym stand for...

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The Power of Liking

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The Power of Liking

People are influenced and persuaded by those that they like.

In this BESPOKE SALES learning bite, we explore the concept of liking. We highlight and explore 3 practical techniques, that when leveraged authentically, will help you to enhance and maximise the level of liking within a client or prospect relationship. The 3 techniques to help enhance liking are…

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Getting Peoples Attention

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Getting Peoples Attention

When everyone is busy, how do you effectively get the attention of others?

In this BESPOKE SALES learning bite, we explore the concept of the cognitive firewall (the mental filters that people have in place when deciding who to meet with or make time for). We highlight 3 strategies that can help you to 'hack' the cognitive firewall of those you are striving to connect with, in order to expand your relationship base. The 3 strategies to do this effectively are…

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Creating Audience Connection

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Creating Audience Connection

What can you do at the start of a presentation to build audience rapport and connection?

In this BESPOKE PRESENTING learning bite, we explore how you can build greater connection with your audience the next time you have to present. This post explores 3 techniques, that you can embed at the beginning, middle or end of your next presentation to create a closer bond or bridge with your audience. The 3 techniques are…

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Effective Presentation Delivery

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Effective Presentation Delivery

What should you focus on in order to deliver an ‘Oscar’ worthy presentation?

In this BESPOKE PRESENTING learning bite, we explore how as a presenter, you can maximise the impact of your presentation delivery, while minimising detrimental influences. As a Bespoke Presenter our delivery can be guided by 2 key variables, that if mastered effectively, will make your presentations stand out and be 'Oscar' worthy. The 2 variables that we should consider are…

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