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Jimmy Stewart, The X factor, and authentic presentation skills training

Maths was never my strong point but I always had a penchant for Venn diagrams. More of that later…

Jimmy Stewart and Beau

When I work with people who have to deliver team building messages or business presentations I often refer to a youtube video of the wonderful Hollywood heart string grabber, James Stewart, reading a poem about his dog named Beau. It’s pretty emotional stuff so grab a box of tissues and enjoy: Read more

Taking Responsibility

We often cover the concept of ‘taking responsibility’ and ‘stepping up’ in our Line Management training.

Well today I want to get on my soap-box about a different kind of taking responsibility.

Everything we do leaves a mark on this world.

As I read today of drought conditions and hose pipe bans across the UK, with water levels lower than they have been for decades, and problems for wildlife, wetlands and crop production I’m asking myself what can one person or business do?

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It has to be perfect – Line Management

It’s a very exciting time for us at Aspire Leadership. In response to demand from our clients and wider contacts, we’re launching our first public courses, starting with Line Management, in June this year.

That’s fantastic news for us and I’m delighted – so why can’t I sleep and why am I feeling slightly panicky?

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