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How To Master Body Language

Our non-verbal communication tends to be unconscious. It can be influenced by many things, including past habits, life experiences, personal models, culture and hidden thoughts and feelings. Because body language is often outside of awareness, most have no idea what exactly they are communicating to other people. Being made more aware of how body language influences our communication and learning how to control it can go a long way to reducing misunderstandings, stress and conflict in our interpersonal relationships. This weeks Vlog asks What does body language look like – what do you need to look out for?

The Importance of Continuous Learning

This week I consider John F. Kennedy’s quote that “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other” . It underscores a profound and timeless truth about the dynamic relationship between leading effectively and the continuous pursuit of knowledge.

Leadership requires adaptability, insight, and a forward-thinking approach, all of which are cultivated through learning. Without the willingness to grow and understand new perspectives, leaders risk stagnation and losing relevance in a rapidly changing world. Learning enriches leaders with the tools they need to inspire and guide others, fostering innovation and resilience. Watch this weeks vlog to learn more….

Improving Workplace Communication

This week’s video Blog post explores poor communication in the workplace, which can lead to misunderstandings, confusion, and a lack of trust. It breeds an environment of secrecy and suspicion, hindering collaboration and causing frequent conflicts and mistakes. I provide some examples of how deal to deal with this challenge