So, this week we’re back on the topic of communication. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “What is communication really?” Looking at the etymology of the word, communion means ‘one mind’ and the ‘ion’ means ‘state of’. Therefore, communication is the process of thought transference from one mind to another. If the message doesn’t […]
Did you know that Australian leaders have been found to under-perform in four of the six areas that employees desire most from their managers and leaders? So, what does this mean? Simply, organisations could be missing out big time when it comes to: Employee engagement Attracting and retaining great employees, and Profitability. According to the […]
Leadership Breakthrough One was an excellent experience. If you are looking to improve your self-confidence for personal and professional development, then this is the course for you. Its completely different from other training experiences. It challenges, motivates, stretches and gives excellent strategies to enable growth within you. Matthew Thompson, Director, GCOMM Leadership Breakthrough One has […]
The secret elements of successful leadership have been highlighted in a study of business leaders by leadership consultants, Zenger and Folkman. The 300,000 business leaders in the study were asked to rank what they considered to be the top skills needed to succeed in their current roles. Here’s what were identified in the study as […]
In working with hundreds of managers and leaders over the years I have observed that one of the common characteristics of those that are the most successful is their ability to remain comfortable and communicate confidently in handling uncomfortable or awkward situations. In these moments, situations can either rapidly improve or deteriorate depending on the […]
As a manager or leader in your organisation, it’s vital to recognise all the tools at your disposal to bring the best out of yourself and your team members. You may have heard of the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI), but how well do you actually apply it? Emotional Intelligence is defined as, “the capacity […]
Wow. What an amazing experience. Leadership Breakthrough One has truly transformed my life for the better. Great program, great facilitators and I highly recommend this course to everyone. I am looking forward to attending future courses with Rapport Leadership. Ned Narouz, Founder, Rap4Change By attending Leadership Breakthrough One I now truly appreciate the difference between […]
You may well have heard it said before that, “You get the people you deserve”. If you look at the most fundamental requirement to grow a great business, it really comes down to your ability to identify, recruit and retain talent. Every great organisation requires a great team to both sustain and grow their operations. […]
If you’re like many people, the lines of management and leadership can seem blurred, and at times appear to be one of the same thing. What really counts is how effective a manager is as a leader, and its impact on how well things get done. It’s all too easy to confuse management titles, qualifications […]
Is it really possible to become more successful today? Many people think success is about reaching a destination, but in reality it’s about the small decisions and actions that you make on a day-to-day basis. Success is really about the journey that you take reaching the destination of your dreams. And, if you want to […]
