by Mark Donovan | Aug 22, 2020 | Uncategorised
I had just joined a new start-up division of an international organisation. I was really excited about what I could learn and achieve in my new role. Week 1 was induction week, fifteen of us had started together. All of us a bit nervous but excited and highly engaged....
by Mark Donovan | Aug 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
To what end is tomorrow just another day to get through? After you get through all the days, then what happens? What if we saw opportunities instead of tasks? Chances instead of risks? What can you do today, that will make you more successful tomorrow? And a new...
by Mark Donovan | Aug 16, 2020 | 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 Dublin City Centre for my first class in night school for accountancy. I have long...
by Mark Donovan | Aug 16, 2020 | 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 | Aug 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
It’s 1874 and you have just invented something you feel is really special. After hi-fiving your colleagues, you head down to Western Union, the greatest communications company in the world and show your work. Despite your excellent pitch and this was a century before...
by Mark Donovan | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
I was working recently with a company on an employee engagement project. At one of the breaks, a first-line manager came up to me and said that he hated working in the company. I asked him if he had spoken to his boss about this, he said this would make no...
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