Blog by Jacqui

One way to become a leader is to work harder and more efficiently than others. This is often effective, but it can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction because in essence you are running on a hamster wheel.

We all have them – situations or people that make your blood boil. I don’t know about you, but when that happens to me, I am not at my best. It takes practice to say and do the right things in the heat of the moment.

Strategy is at once profound and simple – it means taking calculated risks, educated guesses and determining the best path to achieve a stated objective.

McKinsey published a checklist for people who were assuming the role of CEO. Number 8 on the list: Have I thought through my communications plan— internal and external?

The seven characteristics of effective networkers according to Michael J. Hughes, North America's Networking Guru.