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ClearsightNews September 2008
Welcome to ClearsightNews. There seems to be a lot going on in the world at the moment and so much focus is now on the financial community. We hear talk, in what seems like every news report, of the stock market latest and how everything is based upon the absence of market confidence and yet amongst this mayhem we have the world's greatest investor, Warren Buffet, buying into the very troubled Goldman Sachs. Isn't it funny how people can see the same situation and interpret it differently? As Epictetus, the Greek Stoic philosopher, said "People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them" and so in this edition of ClearsightNews we will be taking a special look at the stories we tell ourselves and how that can make or break our success.
I hope you enjoy.
Features...
Hostage at the Table: No it's not the latest Bruce Willis epic or even a wry observation on the position that Ben Bernanke finds himself in at the moment! It is in fact a terrific book by veteran hostage negotiator George Kohlrieser. I know it seems tough out there but you may think that I've gone too far recommending a book by someone so battle-harden, but you see what George Kohlrieser has produced is a great insight into the human psyche that every leader would do well to read. As leaders we face conflict every day, and yes, face the prospect of a 'gun' being held to our heads except the gun is so often made up of our own beliefs and self-imposed limitations.
Thinking Traps or How to Control Your Inner Voices: At a recent presentation I asked the audience about voices in their heads that stopped them getting what they wanted. Some got it and the rest...well the rest just looked at me as if I was saying something odd. Imagine that! Yet even those that had thought I'd lost it soon realised in that space of silence that they were indeed listening to a voice along the lines of "...what the hell is he talking about, I don't have voices in my head...". You may think of language as a means of communicating with eachother but in fact it's prime and intial use is to communicate with ourselves. Language is how we make sense of and shape our own reality through an internal dialogue. This dialogue is often made up of patterns, some helpful but some not so helpful and there is a set of patterns called Thinking Traps which can be downright debilitating and lead to misery and failure. The good news is that we can all do something about this given a little practice and commitment. Read more>>
And Now for Some Brighter News: Yes there is light at the end of the tunnel as we are offering 10% off our 'Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers' training events October through to December 2008. To take advantage of this simply email your interest to info@clearsightexecutive.com by Tuesday 14th October 2008. Clients attending the workshop (Read More>>)will learn skills to help them:
- promote innovation and accelerate business results
- effectively develop and retain valuable organisational members
- improve organisational communication and team effectiveness
- deepen commitment to personal, professional and organisational goals
To find out more about any of the features within this newsletter why not contact us now on +44(0) 7802 176 415 or email info@clearsightexecutive.com
ClearsightNews June 2008
Welcome to this first edition of ClearsightNews.
This newsletter, which coincides with the launch of a new website, has
been developed with you in mind. Each quarter our ambition is to bring
you news and features to help in the development of you, your people
and your business. For those clients who have contributed to this work
- a big thank you. To find out more check out our new website or contact us now on +44(0) 7802 176 415
Stephen Marshall
Features...
Ever Recruited the Wrong Person?
Recently we've been looking at further ways to support you and have
been working hard on a few new products. There is one in particular
which has created a real buzz. It's a way of targeting candidate
recruitment and uses an online psychometric tool to compare candidate
behaviour to an ideal 'job model'. It's really people's behaviours
that predict success. How many times have you said/heard things like
"he's just too detailed" or "she's far too aggressive in her style" or
"I wish he'd take more risks". All behaviours have a place but the
wrong behavioural set in the wrong role spells disaster! Read more>>
Coaching Skills Programme Proving a Success: We are pleased to announce the recent successful launch of a coaching skills training for leaders and managers. This 2 day event, which can be taken either stand-alone or as part of a bespoke leadership programme, provides a tool-kit of
knowledge, techniques and practiced skills that participants can apply
competently and confidently in their work situation to gain immediate
benefits. Read more>>
Are You Living Your Life in a Box?
A few weeks ago I was in London heading for Euston station when I saw
someone huddled in a doorway with a collection of boxes for a shelter.
People scurried by desperately hoping not to make eye contact and it
struck me that the homeless man was not the only one in a box. Each of
the passers-by was in a box also, a mental one. A box which separated
them, their values, prejudices and beliefs for everyone else and I was
reminded of a book, "Leadership and self deception: Getting out of the
box", which was recommended to me by a client. It's a simple yet
profound book and despite it's title is relevant to all aspect and
walks of life. If you find yourself in conflict with someone or
communication and effective relationships are important to you then
this is a must-read.
I wonder...will you dare to step out of your box?
Liberate Yourself While Empowering Others. Your six step, tried and tested, guide to effective delegation. Read more>>
The Leadership Paradox - Giving Up to Succeed. Several years ago I decided to treat myself and my wife to a holiday on
the wonderful island of Santorini. We chose a luxury boutique hotel
with a price tag to match! The hotel was everything we expected and
more, even down to the iced face cloths and free cocktails brought to
us as we basked in the heat. It was mid-summer... Read more>>
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