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Another busy week at Northgate, means all hands on board to make up some packs to fill our depleted shelves - here's our regular update on what stock has been delivered recently 📦 📦 📦 Trainer’s Notes and Team Briefs for Leadership Style – a great activity to compare and evaluate different styles of leadership Team Review Form pads for Mayhem! – ideal for helping teams evaluate their performance after the activity and before the Debrief! New Team Briefs and ‘Before’ and ‘After’ photographs for our ‘Innovation & Change’ Training Activity, where teams have the opportunity to think innovatively about a real business #learnbydoing #traininggames #experientiallearning #learninganddevelopment

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱. Sharing a reflection I had a couple of years ago. Leadership principles can indeed be applied at home. This was a weekend project and bonding time for our daughters and their dad. Here’s how it unfolded: We supported their individualities by first agreeing on what was 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. Once clear guidelines were established, we empowered them to design their space. They created blueprints, selected materials, and collaborated with dad on the construction. I’ve found that many leadership principles I employ at home are directly applicable to leading teams. In this instance, 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, while 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀, is crucial in inspiring them to achieve more. #Reflection #LeadershipCoach #LeadershipPrinciples #OnLife #LifeReflections #IgnitingTransformation

Hosting leadership and team building sessions in South Bend, Indiana this week! Can't help but be inspired by the campus and legends: While the key planned messages are: Every day that you invest in someone else is a day well lived. Leadership is not about being in charge, but rather taking care of those in your charge. The foundation to building a successful team is to unite around a common purpose or goal. I was reminded of another key element to leadership and team building: Coach Rockne's famous "Win One for the Gipper" speech, reminds us that placing the needs of someone else above ourself will oftentimes elevate our own performance! That's an attribute that every team should consider! #leadership #teambuilding

Why did we establish eavolve Ltd specifically for EA/PA professionals? Here's our purpose and OUR story. Too often, individuals in our field wait for their careers to advance, relying on opportunities to come their way. While aspirations are vital, the reality for many is different. I've experienced this first-hand. Starting as an EA, I didn't wait for chances, I forged my path to become a Director in less than a decade. This profession demands more than passive waiting; it requires active ownership of your journey. Embracing discomfort, pushing boundaries, and leveraging strengths are essential. It's not easy, but it's achievable. If you're serious about transforming your career, then take charge of it, no waiting, no hesitations. It is up to you and eavolve Ltd. #eavolve #lilyshippen #executiveassistants #personalassistants #development #careers

One of the most vital leadership skills to have in 2024 is the ability to build relationships. Good leaders must create strong bonds among their team members to foster teamwork. They should also ensure that everyone feels like they belong by implementing diversity and inclusion policies. This can help organisations attract top talent and retain existing team members long-term. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3wjlvEX #2024LeadershipTrends #RelationshipBuilding #GoodLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion

Company culture and the essence of Leadership lies in staying connected with those on the frontline. As we ascend the Leadership ladder, it becomes crucial to nurture relationships with the guest-facing team members. Often, as we climb higher, the tendency to get busier can lead to neglecting these vital connections. To combat this, it's imperative to block out time in our calendars for one-on-one interactions. ***A simple text message won't suffice*** Take the time to visit teams on-site, and make the effort to remember the names of your key players. These small gestures can go a long way in fostering strong relationships and understanding the challenges faced by our teams daily. That’s *one* of the main ingredients of the recipe for building company culture. #CompanyCulture #ThisisHowIdoIt #Leadership 📸 Chelsea, NY, NY

We recently hosted the brilliant Andy Coyle here at the Craft studio. Andy’s background is in the special forces, a far cry from the world of design recruitment. Andy led a day of thought-provoking workshops focussed on defining success in high performing teams. The first in a series of 5 all-day workshops this year focussed on developing leaders at Craft. Leadership is a key pillar of our L&D strategy in 2024. And we’re not just talking ‘top brass’. We want leadership to permiate everything we do. How we lead by example, lead projects, show up for ourselves, our clients, and each other. #leadershipdevelopment #learninganddevelopment

In the journey of leadership, one lesson stands out — the power of belief in your team. When leaders trust their employees, they not only boost morale but also create an environment where individuals feel valued and capable. Embrace the potential within your team, and watch as they surpass even their own expectations. Together, we can redefine leadership by fostering belief and unlocking unparalleled success! #LeadershipDevelopment #BelieveInYourPeople #TeamBuilding

One of the most vital leadership skills to have in 2024 is the ability to build relationships. Good leaders must create strong bonds among their team members to foster teamwork. They should also ensure that everyone feels like they belong by implementing diversity and inclusion policies. This can help organisations attract top talent and retain existing team members long-term. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3wjlvEX #2024LeadershipTrends #RelationshipBuilding #GoodLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion

True leadership champions unity, steering away from competition and towards collaborative success. By valuing transparency, trust, and the diverse strengths of teams and stakeholders, leaders can forge strategic partnerships that benefit everyone involved. This collaborative approach not only fuels innovation and growth but also fosters a resilient, inclusive environment where collective wisdom leads to shared achievements. Embodying this principle, we transform the workplace into a space where every effort contributes to a common goal, proving that the most significant victories are those celebrated together. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eehq_sb3 #UnityOverDivision #CollaborativeLeadership #SharedSuccess #ModernWorkforceStrategy #FutureOfWork