Posts by Roger Waplington
Leading in a Crisis
Leaders need to keep calm in a crisis (at least outwardly) however much turmoil they are experiencing. If most of the time the leader is collaborative, mutually respective, then, in time of a crisis, if the leader has to issue an immediate request without the usual involvement of the team, people will likely do it,…
Read MoreBuilding strong self-confidence
This month, personal growth will be the focus of our upcoming blogs, as we explore the skills and attitudes that are needed for individuals to be successful within their respective fields. In this instalment, we look at self-confidence, and how without it, people struggle to reach their full potential. In all walks of life, self-confidence…
Read MoreWorking from home – Coping amidst the COVID-19 crisis
LMI UK Director, Roger Waplington has been sharing this advice with his clients and we thought some or all of it may be helpful to you as well just now. — To be as happy as you can you must be a leaf on a tree. We are unique just as every leaf on every…
Read MoreGoal Setting – Planning for Success
Success is deeply a personal thing. You may think you know exactly what you want to work towards, when in reality it’s someone else’s dream not yours. When it comes to setting goals and achieving them, you need to start thinking about what success means to you, not your peers, family or society. What will…
Read MoreSports Psychology and LMI UK
Sports Psychology = LMI‘s Personal Development Approach Dr Bob Rotella, by some distance is the most influential of golf’s psychologists, and set out a 10 point plan to winning the Open Championship. LMI UK programmes mirror these principles and we develop people to become champions in their own field of activity. [table id=1 /]
Read MoreExpanding Leadership Through Women
As the nature of leadership changes from command and control to a supportive and empowering style, managers must learn how to coach and support their staff if they are to be effective. Supportive leaders listen to people who work with them and seek their ideas. They share the bigger picture and readily disclose information. They…
Read MoreWorld Hajji & Umrah Convention 2013, London Olympia, 21st & 22nd May
Attended by Hajj authorities and travel operators, hotels and others. In association with the Saudi & British Marketing and Management Association [SBMMA] and Dr. Talal Al – Maghrabi, CEO,Marketing and Communication Academy [MARCOM],Roger Waplington, Director, Leadership Management International UK [LMI – UK], gave a 2 hour presentation on: Leadership Needs In Today’s Global…
Read MoreWhat Makes An Entrepreneur ?
The burning question today when businesses are faced with the need for change and innovation is how they can get in touch with their entrepreneurial instinct. The rewards for doing so can be enormous. It can transform a business if it can be identified and harnessed. A recent study consisting of in depth interviews with…
Read MoreWhat To Look For In A Business Leader At Senior Level
Broad perspective and vision of changing business requirements driven by customers needs and competition Able to influence and collaborate with Senior managers and Directors and Client representatives at all levels. Able to communicate a compelling vision that inspires others, generates enthusiasm and commitment. Provide others with a clear sense of purpose and…
Read MoreOpposing Leadership Virtues
Leadership is commonly understood in terms of balancing two basic dualities. Strategic versus operational leadership defines the “what” of a leader’s work. Are you positioning your company to be competitive down the road and driving to produce results now? Forceful versus enabling leadership has to do with the “how”. Can you take the lead and…
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