Posts by LMI
Mole Valley Champions – developing young leaders in Surrey
LMI UK are delighted to be running the first Making of a Champion™ open programme in Mole Valley starting on 25th April and running for 10 weeks. The course is supported by Mole Valley Employment and Skills Hub and Mole Valley Chamber of Commerce and is the beginning of an ongoing initiative to help young…
Read MoreFour cornerstones of leadership: purpose, integrity, service, stewardship.
In today’s information economy, to prosper and even to survive, an organisation must tap into the creativity, imagination, and decision-making capabilities of every employee. This means that the people – along with the information, knowledge, and skills they possess – are the most important resource in any organisation. Consequently, the very nature of leadership has…
Read MoreLeaders and Communication: the Human Connection
Skillful communication is the essential human connection. Sound communication techniques enable leaders to meet this most basic human yearning of people. Using constructive communication and persuasion skills saves time and effort, encourages cooperation, and reduces stress and friction. These skills are invaluable in handling and preventing crisis situations, fostering self-esteem, generating mutual respect, increasing productivity,…
Read MoreUse Time Effectively to Boost Productivity
Because actions come from attitudes, increasing productivity may require reshaping some of the attitudes that now dictate how you use time. Consider these time use practices that affect productivity and see how attitudes are involved. Concentrate on high priority activities. The quickest and most effective route to increasing productivity is to spend time on tasks…
Read MoreYoung Leaders Graduation at Celtic F.C.
Last week saw the conclusion of the first Making of a Champion™ programme run with Celtic Football Club Girls’ Academy. The 10-lesson programme is a significant milestone in the personal development of any young person and works especially well in an elite sports context with the recognition that hard work and positive attitude, in addition…
Read MoreGuest blog: Old game. New rules.
Leadership Mentor Simon Lawder shares his reflections on the current challenge facing leaders: Some say there is nothing new to be said about leadership, a ‘naturally occurring human activity’ that dates back to the year Dot. After all this time, you would have thought that we would have cracked it. And yet, there appears to…
Read MoreFundraising Workshop for Transform Housing
LMI UK are delighted to be working with Mole Valley Chamber of Commerce and Leatherhead Theatre to run our Foundations of Success workshop for the business community in support of Transform Housing and Support, a fantastic charity helping homeless and vulnerable people in Surrey. Places are available to book for free and all delegates will…
Read MorePodcast Guest Appearance – Leadership and scaling a business
LMI UK Managing Director Nick Howes was recently the guest of best-selling author (I don’t Work Fridays) and award-winning business mentor, Martin Norbury on his High Frequency Fridays podcast. It was a real meeting of minds as they discussed all things leadership as it relates to growing and, in particular, scaling a business. Nick commented,…
Read MoreJim Collins event this Feb: Level-up your 2021 business strategy
‘‘My goal was to distil my life’s work on great companies into a single ‘map’.’’ Jim Collins BE EQUIPPED WITH THE ROADMAP TO GREATNESS As clients, partners and connections of LMI-UK, you can save £50 on tickets. This February see JIM COLLINS, best-selling author of Good To Great, in a powerful and exclusive live virtual event: Jim Collins – The Roadmap To Greatness. Coinciding with…
Read MoreMaking of a Champion with Surrey 6th Formers
This week Silje and Nick from the LMI UK team had the amazing privilege of running the Making of a Champion Foundations workshop for the 6th Form students at The Priory School in Dorking, Surrey. Run over two 45 minute sessions, the students discussed what it means to be a true champion and how to…
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