Feb
3
2009
With the way today’s organisations are structured you probably work as part of team, even if it is a virtual one. Working in a team means getting work done with, through, and for others – and the thing about other people, is that they are different! It is this difference that makes team work both exciting and frustrating.
An important realisation when working in a team is that the way you perceive and respond to the world (your personality) is NOT the “Right Way” or “The Only Way” to do things. This realisation reduces our frustration and opens us to the possibility of collaboration rather than compromise.
The team work cycle highlights the need for different personalities. Continue Reading »
Jan
10
2009

How often do you hear someone say, “I love my job?”
Our career coach, Jass Malaney says, this is rare.
Conversations at work are more likely to be along the lines of, “Thank God it’s Friday” or “When my lottery numbers come up I’m out of here”.
Confucius said, “Man who loves what he does, never does a day’s work in his life”.
Is it possible to love your Job? Do you know someone who does? Continue Reading »
Jan
1
2009
As we start our new year fresh from the festive season, I am smiling
with curiosity, excitement, and eager anticipation of what 2009 will
look, sound and feel like.
Being a trainer focusing on communication and leadership, I travel to
different countries to run training programs. Continue Reading »
Dec
20
2008
At Self Leadership International we aim to provide the latest information and advice on living and working with meaning and purpose.
Previously I (Andrew Bryant) wrote an article each month on topics such as leadership, communication and coaching; in a web 2.0 world I have now chosen to blog this information.
Watch this space…