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Become a Leader Your Employees Want To Follow

What makes a great leader?

In attempting to answer the enduring question of “What makes a great leader?” we could of course wax lyrical about recent statistics, deep dive into emerging research, or explore commonly identified characteristics, however, in its simplest and rawest form, great leadership comes down to one thing; our capacity to positively influence those around us. In recognition of the commonly cited adage, “employees don’t leave their job; they leave their manager”, how can we ensure we are keeping our employees professionally satisfied and personally fulfilled within their role? More importantly, how can we best demonstrate the qualities which will help make us a leader that others want to follow?

At KnowledgeBrief, we recognise that the 21st-century workplace is ever-evolving and often unpredictable, and as such, the need for dynamic leadership to keep up with these demands (whilst simultaneously safeguarding employee productivity and wellbeing) has never been more pressing. Our custom-built leadership and management programmes have been designed specifically to accommodate the fast and dynamic nature of modern working life, through providing a flexible approach to professional development, whereby managers and leaders can learn at a pace which suits them. Through round the clock access to our world-leading learning platform (complete with over 500 MBA-standard techniques) and frequent opportunities to attend our highly interactive training days and expert-led innovation days, we aim to provide a comprehensive and deeply immerse applied learning experience; one provides our clients with the robust professional toolkit needed to enhance professional knowledge and expertise, and ultimately help them become a leader that their employees want to follow.

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Workplace Wellbeing: A Transformational Leadership Perspective

With more time, money, and energy being invested into our employees’ mental health than ever before, we may well be on the cusp of a workplace wellbeing revolution. Nonetheless, for us to truly ensure employee wellbeing becomes a staple of our organisational strategy (as opposed to a corporate check box we feel inclined to pay lip service to) it’s imperative we explore what, or more specifically who, may prove pivotal in guiding the success of our wellbeing-based initiatives.

Dan Sly

Thu 13 May

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Creating Cohesion

Whether in response to a humanitarian crisis or in the pursuit of organisational excellence, we can all agree that great things happen when we work together. However, how can we best transform a group of individuals (often from diverse or differing backgrounds) into a collective driving force which is capable of achieving positive change and innovation? Whilst success at a team, organisational, and indeed societal level is dependent on a range of factors, there is one essential ingredient which all groups require in order to reach their full potential and thrive: cohesion.

Paul McKinley

Thu 07 Oct

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Cracking the Executive Code

To crack the executive code, aspiring leaders and managers must focus on developing a combination of behaviours, gravitas, communication skills, and appearance. In the world of business, leadership is not merely a position but an art to be mastered. The path to becoming an effective leader or manager involves more than just technical expertise or knowledge. It requires a deep understanding of the intangible qualities that set apart exceptional leaders from the rest. Behaviours, gravitas, communication skills, and appearance play a pivotal role in shaping one's executive presence. In this blog, we will delve into these aspects and explore how they can be developed and enhanced to crack the executive code. According to renowned leadership coach and motivational speaker, Ian Dickson, the executive presence mix comprises 5% appearance, 28% communication, and a whopping 67% behaviours/gravitas. In this blog, we will delve into these aspects and explore how they can be developed and enhanced to crack the executive code.

Louise Ward

Sun 18 Jun

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The Voice of a Leader

So much of great leadership comes down to successful communication. It isn’t just what you say, but how you say it. Part of what a leader must do to ensure their messages are heard is developing a laser-sharp focus on their voice and the way they speak.

Amelia Sciandra

Sun 26 Feb

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Crafting Your Leadership Philosophy

From military generals and medical consultants to elite sports coaches and Fortune 500 CEOs, all great leaders can be united by the fact that their professional identity is underpinned by a clear and enduring professional philosophy. In this article, we help you uncover the foundation of your own unique leadership philosophy.

Dan Sly

Sun 01 Jan

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