http://www.bluepeapod.com Authentic Success - We believe you don't need to sell out, compromise or blend in to make it big in this world Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:29:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en To cope and thrive in today's business environment are you resilient enough.  Here's Ruth giving us a quick introduction to resilience and whether your leadership is helping you or hindering you. http://www.bluepeapod.com/927/are-you-a-bat-leader-or-a-frog-leader/ Ruler seeks Magician to help restore the kingdom Jester seeks Creator to get right outside the box Damsel in distress seeks knight, must have own horse. The examples at the beginning may seem like strange lonely heart ads, but they’re universal patterns that we function around. Take great movies like ET, Harry Potter, Pretty ... http://www.bluepeapod.com/837/authentic-leadership-development-using-archetypes-to-improve-your-emotional-intelligence/ As the economy and organisations emerge from survival to growth what about staff morale and engagement?  Just as leaders can get caught in post recession paralysis, so can employees.  After all the uncertainty and insecurity and with companies maybe asking that bit extra of staff to make it through the ... http://www.bluepeapod.com/781/increasing-staff-engagement-when-money-isnt-the-answer/ Living with Integrity can be tough.  It's  how we behave when no one is watching, will we live our values or are we going to sell out or compromise.  Knowing that every time we do we are the one that pays the price.  Even if no-one else is watching or ... http://www.bluepeapod.com/634/living-with-integrity-its-impact-on-our-leadership-and-brand/ Goal setting can be overwhelming or just plain boring.  Here's one of the indulgent things I do between Christmas and New year and since I've done it I swear it makes a difference. There are however more things I do during December and January.  They're simple, practical and also contribute to ... http://www.bluepeapod.com/593/goal-setting-and-goal-achievement-top-tips/ Please note our new address is now Cholmondeley House, Dee Hills Park, Chester, CH3 5AR http://www.bluepeapod.com/590/change-of-address/ The culture of your organisation is fundamental to business growth, especially if you’re wondering how to get the best from your people and increase your organisations’ performance. As leader’s we need to be aware both of our presence and the wake we leave behind, these are powerful forces that impact our ... http://www.bluepeapod.com/579/leadership-development-2010-you-your-values-the-companys-culture/ The creation of a values-led corporate culture within one of Britain’s most successful healthcare companies had engaged its workforce, driven growth and resulted in turnover rocketing from £60 million to £100 million in a handful of years, according to Chris Harrison of North West pharma company ... http://www.bluepeapod.com/574/routes-to-business-growth-emerging-from-a-recession/ I often say that culture is a key factor in the profitability and growth of the business.  And if proof were ever needed as to the magnitude of difference it can make, then here are the latest results from Canadian businesses.... "The performance of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of ... http://www.bluepeapod.com/564/2009-figures-showing-the-measurable-impact-culture-has-on-performance/ Event for NW Business Leaders Leadership Challenges As We Emerge From The Recession - How your values impact the bottom line If you're a CEO, MD, HRD or FD based in the North West of England and you're seeking any of the following in your organisation :- -          A breakthrough in ... http://www.bluepeapod.com/517/leadership-challenges-how-values-impact-the-bottom-line/