Monthly Archives: October 2012

Focus

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Sam Meldrum

focus – noun – the centre of interest or activity. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) Being effective in relationships and meetings takes concentrated effort and focus on the individuals we are interacting with in the moment. “Concentration is the secret of strength … Continue reading →

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Belief

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Sam Meldrum

belief – noun – trust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something). (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) Belief can be empowering or it can be limiting. Often our beliefs are self-fulfilling. One person’s belief that something is impossible will prevent them from … Continue reading →

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Purpose

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Sam Meldrum

purpose – noun –  a person’s sense of resolve or determination. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) A purposeful leader is determined, resilient and easy to follow. A good leader needs a definite and deliberate purpose. Following leaders without a real purpose sounds like the … Continue reading →

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Support and Challenge

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Sam Meldrum

supportive – adjective – providing encouragement or emotional help. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) challenging – adjective – testing one’s abilities; demanding. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) As leaders we should seek to motivate and empower our followers by providing them with the right … Continue reading →

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Learning

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Sam Meldrum

learning – noun –  the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) If you want to get better at a thing, then you need to study it, to reflect on it and to take conscious … Continue reading →

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