Maze Training Blog

We all have very different views on how we feel when others copy us – I am not talking about when we were at school and the person next to you copied your answers. I am talking about those people who try to emulate you for your characteristics, your confidence and your personal brand.

Taking a break and if you are lucky a holiday is essential to recharge the batteries, however how often have you returned to work feeling like it would have been easier to not have been away and on top of that you are suffering the effects of a post-holiday hangover? 

Over the years we have trained many people in how to write SMART, SMARTS, SMARTER objectives, they are a key part of managing our own achievements and being able to help others to become absolutely clear on what we need them to achieve.

When we hear Pharell Williams sing ‘Happy’ it brings a spontaneous smile to our faces and we feel energised and as a result more productive.  Extensive research also tells us that happy people are healthier, spend fewer days off sick and make more money!

There are many managers who find delegation challenging, they are equally surprised when the receiver does not do as they have requested – what they perhaps do not consider is that instead of a request they delivered as a ‘tell’ hardly surprising then that they did not achieve the desired outcome.

According to Ken Blanchard ‘Feedback is the breakfast of champions’ I agree however would add it is also a gift; in a positive context it’s the gift to let you know you are doing the right things, a good job and appreciated for it, where negative feedback is given the gift is letting you know how you can improve, get better and avoid future negative consequences.

How often do you log into your email and feel overwhelmed by the number dropping in?  So many - that at times when you look at your screen you get a sinking feeling? 

More often than not we hear people saying negative things about their boss; they never listen, don’t appreciate what I do, set unrealistic targets. It would be so much more energising and inspiring for them if they were saying that their boss is approachable, admits their mistakes, and listens.

There are times in our lives when we have greater levels of self belief some of the strongest levels being when we are children. 

Too much to do, not enough time and then there is Christmas to organise!