by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Jan 3, 2020 | Templar
What do Walt Disney, Elvis Presley and the American children’s author Dr. Seuss all have in common? Apart from being hugely successful, they have all failed at some point. Walt Disney was fired because he was told he ‘lacked creativity’, while Dr. Seuss’ book was...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Feb 8, 2017 | Templar
Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future – John F. Kennedy Change is inevitable, and it can damage your relationship with your clients if you’re not prepared for it. But when managed effectively,...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Oct 19, 2016 | Executive presence, Negotiation
You might think you’re a great communicator. You’re quick with the quips, you empathise with experience and you’re at the ready with advice. But here’s the kicker: to be a great communicator you actually have to keep your mouth shut and your mind open. This was the...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Apr 14, 2016 | Learning and development, Negotiation
Many of the skills needed to manage difficult conversations and behaviour are often referred to, in a rather derogatory tone, as ‘soft’. But there’s nothing soft about dealing with an emotional or confrontational employee who may appear to be trying...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Jan 28, 2016 | Presentation skills, Templar
Occasionally, you’ll watch someone give a speech or network in a crowded room and you’ll be awed by their calm, easy approach. How do they do it? How have they come to be so well respected in their circle? How can I emulate them? You Said What?! seeks to answer those...