by Mark Donovan | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
We will never accomplish anything unless we start taking control of our own future. The key is self-responsibility, we can’t do this until we first develop an understanding of the victim cycle. Think about it, do you have an attitude of always denying that it’s your...
by Mark Donovan | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
It is September 1985, I have just finished my shift in Butterkrust bakery where I am serving my bakery apprenticeship. I feel really apprehensive and very nervous. I am cycling into the City Centre for my first class in night school for accountancy. I have long since...
by Mark Donovan | May 27, 2022 | Uncategorised
How many times do we as leaders worry that our staff are happy. When I work with organizations on building a culture of high engagement and performance, many leaders want to focus on the ‘happiness of their people’. Happiness and engagement are two completely...
by Mark Donovan | May 20, 2022 | Uncategorised
When communicating with other people, especially more senior people, less information is always best. I sit in on many client presentations where the presenter has obviously stayed up very late the previous night with the unintended aim of putting their audience to...
by Mark Donovan | May 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
One of the most important areas I work with my clients is getting them to put thinking time into their calendar. By the way, I would be a great guy if I always took my own advice! I suggest they put 1 hour of thinking time into their calendar per week. And to make...
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