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NLP

Enhancing Communications using the Meta-model

An introduction to the Meta Model, which is really where NLP began and continues to provide useful tools for communication.  In particular, this article focuses on how to use Meta Model questions to achieve a better understanding of someone else's 'map of the world' or to challenge their unconscious assumptions without breaking rapport. more...

Everyone's a Foreigner!

An explanation of the NLP notion of 'map of the world' and why you can't afford to assume that other people think the way that you do. more...

Are you Convinced?

If you want to influence other people's decison-making, it's essential to understand their convincer strategies.  Here is an explanation of how someone achieves the frame of mind that convinces them to act and how to spot the four fundamentally different types of convincers. more...

It's About Time

Have you ever wondered why some people are habitually late without seeming to care whereas others can be stressed out by being 2 minutes past a deadline?  more...

7 Secrets of Self-Motivation

Need a pick-me-up?  Here's how to manage your motivation and energy. more...

Body Language is Important, isn't it?

What is the truth behind that old model that says that words are only 7% of the communication?  This may surprise you, but it's not what you think. more...

The Power of Positive Language

It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it.  Well, almost.  Choice of words has a lot to do with the effect of communication and there are some simple ways that you can improve the effectiveness of your everyday conversations. more...

What are You Voting for?

This article is an exploration of beliefs and values as they relate to our choice of political allegiance and voting.  more...

 

Leadership

Why is Personal Development Important for Senior People?

Exploring the case for personal development for the Directors and Senior Managers of an organisation on the basis that the charisma of inspirational leaders comes from personal congruence. This congruence cannot be learned, but is the consequence of the kind of personal development that addresses individual doubts, misgivings and mental blocks, resulting in business leaders who are whole-hearted about what they do and about what they communicate to others. more...

21st Century Leadership 

Leadership in a modern workplace requires significantly different skills from those of the 20th Century.  Not only have working environments changed, but so have business cultures.  more...

The Opportunity for Consolidation is Now!

How to Push Water Uphill

 

Stress Management

6 Steps for Turning Your Stress into Success

We all experience stress - it's a normal and natural part of everyday life. In fact a lot of us work best under a bit of pressure. The problems arise when we don't allow ourselves enough time to recover from stress or when the pressure is so great that it stops being motivating. Brilliant Minds' specialist in Stress Management, Peter Jefford outlines 6 simple steps that you can take to turn your stress into success. more...
 

Stress: Still a Workplace Taboo?

 

Creativity

Why Puzzles are Important

How Original is Originality?