by Help Desk | Apr 12, 2023 | Articles
” The greatest leader is not necessarily one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” – President Ronald Reagan –
Leaders shape our nation and organization. good leaders are moulded through experience, continuous learning and adaption.
Key leadership traits are:- Accountability, confidence, resilience, transparency, integrity,delegation, empathy, self-awareness, gratitude, courage, communication, influence, respect etc.
You can become a successful leader by opening up to growth i.e putting in more time and effort towards self development. Organizations can also strengthen employees leadership qualities by providing on the job learning experiences plus mentoring and formal development opportunities.
Leaders set good examples for others to follow, to lead right you must posses most of the leadership traits listed above.
SOURCE :- Centre for creative leadership. ” The 10 characteristics of a good leader.”
by Help Desk | Mar 1, 2023 | Articles
“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation
– Herman Melville –
What is your early morning routine like? Try the following for a more productive day.
- Be an early riser
- Drink a glass of water when you wake
- Pray and say positive affirmations
- Have a plan for the day
- Tackle your hardest daily\ weekly task first.
- Watch something funny daily
- Do not compare yourself to others
- Positively interpret your negative experiences
- Contact a love one
- Remain grateful
- Sleep at least 8 hours a day.
Here you have some daily morning routines to imbibe. Hope you try them out!
Source: Laura Belinsky: “10 steps successful people swear”. February 14th, 2022.
by Help Desk | Jan 31, 2023 | Articles
Social skills enable us communicate with one another both verbally or non- verbally. People with good social skills are great communicators; they are proficient at maintaining relationships and building networks. Examples of social skills are: – Effective communication, Active listening, Empathy, Conflict resolution etc.
Understand the person you are talking to. As faces differ, so does manner of approach and way of interaction.
You need to know how to interact with the people you come across based on their personality, temperament and cultural orientation.
‘’ I believe you learn social skills by mixing with people.’’ – Joe Morgan-
One of the best ways to improve social skills is by communicating effectively. I.e. learn to listen and ask good questions, be clear and accurate in providing information.
Have good rapport with people and be the person who resolves conflicts not one who encourages it. The better your social skills the more excellent you will be at building and maintaining relationships.
Source: Steve Chambers: – Amy Morin “12 Ways to improve social skills and make you sociable anytime.”
by Help Desk | Jan 3, 2023 | Articles
‘’ Nurturing yourself is not selfish- it is essential to your survival and your well-being.’’ – Renee Peterson –
Healthy 
living should be part of our lifestyle. It is a way of living that keeps us away from constant diseases and illnesses as well as early death. Below are some healthy living tips:-
- Cut down on processed foods
- Reduce stress
- Observe regular medical check ups
- Avoid substance abuse
- Drink lots of water
- Consume less sugar and salt
- Exercise often
- Get more sleep
- Eat more fruits and vegetables…….
‘’ Take good care of your body it’s the only place you have to live.’’ – Jim Rohn
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle keeps away illnesses and diseases. It is essential for our overall well-being.
by Help Desk | Dec 1, 2022 | Articles
Constant work without finding time to unwind and rest can be very harmful to one’s personal life. There is a saying that “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Aside resting well; recreational activities can help you build confidence. At your leisure time, you can relieve yourself of stress by indulging in some of the listed activities below.
- cycling
- hiking
- early morning working
- watching movies
- swimming
- camping
- listening to good music
- hanging out with friends
- visiting amusement parks
- taking a look at nature
‘’Even though you’re growing up you should never stop having fun.”- Nina Dobrev –
Life is all about balance. in all you do, find ways to relax and enjoy yourself without breaking the bank.
by Help Desk | Nov 1, 2022 | Articles
‘’ Time management is essentially a set of competencies.” – Stephen Covey –
Effective time management plan enables you to get the most important things done as soon as possible. As an entrepreneur you are ultimately responsible for every aspect of your business. To keep your business running smoothly, you need to allocate the right amount of time to the right task.
What do you have to do to maintain your time effectively? These listed tips below could be of help.
- Create a daily schedule
- Have a plan
- Stay organised
- Do the simplest tasks first
- Eliminate distractions
- Do the most important tasks in the morning
- Give yourself a break
- Declutter your brain
’’It is not enough to be busy… the question is: what are we busy about?” –Henry David –
Time management is how you organise and plan your time between different activities. Effective time management is important for everyone but very crucial for entrepreneurs.
Source: Steve Chambers: – Michael Keenan “The effective management tips for managing your workload. June 8th, 2022.
