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I was recently working with a company to raise its employee engagement and increase its staff retention. Despite study after study showing that appreciation is one of the key workplace engagers’, I am amazed how many organisations do not have a culture of feedback....
read moreCreating a culture of getting things done.
More than ever, leaders need to ‘build a culture of getting things done’. To do this, we don’t need complex theories, the latest management fad, or bringing in a business guru. We need to put in place an effective ‘one to one coaching process’. Tell our people how we...
read moreWarning, if you are standing still, you will get run over!
One of my favourite anecdotes of all time, and one that I believe is tailor-made for our times. Tells the story of the Stephens Island wren. This was a flightless bird that lived on one island off New Zealand. The species thrived in its isolation for eons. It had no...
read moreHow do I engage my people more effectively in the organisation?
A question that a lot of my clients ask me is, "Mark, how do I engage my people to work more effectively in the organization, what's the plan, what do I need to do?" My immediate response is always that, the one key tool that costs absolutely nothing to implement, and...
read moreMark Donovan’s High Performance Development Programme
Do you want to hit the ground running in 2022...? If you are ready to transform yourself and take your career to a new level, ready to lead and contribute in a whole new way. This is the programme for you. Aim of the programme: In today’s fast-changing business world,...
read moreSuccess v Perfectionism
Psychologists have long since recognized the perfectionist complex as one of the most destructive to human growth and development. Many people use it as an excuse. Making a statement such as... “when I learn to do it perfectly, I’ll start being successful”, is a way...
read moreAre you admiring the right people?
A few Saturdays ago, my wife noticed a man cleaning the gutters of the house next door. She asked him how much this would cost? He had very little English but told her he would inform his boss. That evening, his boss knocked at our door and agreed to have the job done...
read moreWho is the only person we can change?
If we step back today, we’ll discover that we’re still in control of our lives. We still have the power to create significant positive change. When we are faced with any situation we always have two choices: Accept the situation as it is or take self-responsibility...
read moreIs lack of confidence holding you back?
One of the biggest things that hold people back is a lack of confidence. Clients will continually ask me "Mark, how can I develop my confidence, what do I need to do?" My response is always, if you develop your assertiveness skills, confidence follows. Many clients...
read moreChange two words and change your life…
Instead of saying, “I’m entitled to, a great job with excellent perks”. Change this to, “I’m accountable for, getting a great job with excellent perks”. Instead of saying, “I’m entitled to a promotion”. Change this to, “I’m accountable for, getting a promotion”....
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