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Want To Get The Best Out Of Your Teams? Learn This Quality

They say “you either have it, or you don’t.” But when it comes to charisma, you don’t have to have it — you can learn it.

Charismatic leaders are more influential, persuasive, and inspiring. People are magnetically drawn to them and more willing to perform above and beyond the call of duty to support them.

Successful leaders have the ability to get people around them to help them achieve their ultimate goal. A task that’s a lot easier said than done. Leaders are essential presences in humanity, they are the ones that have the courage and the ability to instill belief inside others to support what they are doing and help them get to where they want. It’s not what you do; it’s why you do it — that is what gets people behind you.

The world needs charismatic leaders because they fight for quality of life and a better world. Charismatic leaders have the courage of their convictions. They are willing to stand up to people who have a differing view of society or the organization.

So how can you bring the best out of your team? Become more charismatic.

But what does that mean? Ask yourself:

Am I a skilled communicator?

Am I verbally eloquent and can I communicate with followers on a deep, emotional level?

Am I able to articulate a compelling or captivating vision, and am I able to arouse strong emotions in others?

If you answered yes to 2 or more of the questions, then you probably have this quality. If you didn’t, here are some charisma styles to help you on your path to being a more charismatic leader:

1. Focus: This style is based on the perception of presence. Adopt this when you want people to feel like they’re the only ones in the room with you. Make people feel like they’re the most intelligent, impressive, and fascinating person you’ve ever met. Interesting stat to note, 46.9% of the mind is spent ‘wandering’ so be present, and smile.

2. Visionary: This style makes other people feel inspired. Vision is a critical component of Leadership Charisma – the quality we attribute to a leader when her/his people are so fully engaged that they enthusiastically contribute their best possible efforts to the the achievement of the organization’s goals.

3. Kindness: This kind of charisma comes from body language and is based mostly on warmth. However, if you don’t combine this with some authoritative skills, you’ll come off as overeager.

4. Authority: This is the most powerful charisma style, and those who acquire it are not likeable all the time. We evaluate this power through four indicators: body language, appearance, title, and reactions of others.

Charisma is really a process – an interaction between the qualities of the charismatic leader, the followers and their needs and identification with the leader, and the situation that calls out for a charismatic leader, such as a need for change or a crisis. But when it comes to the charismatic qualities of leaders, the emphasis is on how they communicate to followers and whether they are able to gain followers’ trust, and influence and persuade them to follow.

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5 Time Management Strategies To End Procrastination

Time management is all about making the most effective use of your time and working smarter, not harder. It requires planning, and then sticking to the plan – and that takes discipline.

According to the Pareto principle or 80/20 rule, 80 per cent of results come from 20 per cent of effort. That means that of all the things you do, 20 per cent are vital and 80 per cent don’t contribute much. Just think of how much you would achieve if you focused more effort on the 20 per cent that really matters!

There are only three ways to spend time: Thoughts, Conversations and Actions. Regardless of the type of business you are in, your work will be composed of those three items. Here are 5 strategies to effectively manage your time better.

“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Plan with clear focus

Planning plays a pivotal role in effective time management. Plan your day well in advance to make the best possible use of time. There is no point in working just for the sake of doing work. Planning will give you a sense of direction in the organization and motivate you to complete assignments on time.

Plan how you want to move forward. Create a dynamic to do list to,set a goal and objective and work hard towards achieving the same. Detailed planning suggests you the steps towards realizing your goals at the workplace within a defined time frame.Be sure to include strategic and relationship-building activities as well as operational tasks.

Organize yourself

Many people struggle with disorganization. And, while some think they can succeed amidst the chaos, this disorganization can end up costing a high price. Disorganization can hold us back from getting the promotion we’ve always wanted. It can block our creativity, add stress to our lives, and prevent us from being as productive and effective as we could be.

If you want to get organized, then clearing your desktop is a smart strategy. This can be a time-consuming task, so it might be best to work on this at the end of the day or at the weekend. It’s important to do this slowly, especially if your desk is extremely cluttered!

Time is really the only capital any human being has, and the one thing he can’t afford to waste.– American inventor Thomas Edison

Stop Procrastinating

Do you find yourself procrastinating all the time? If so, you’re not alone: About 20% of adults claim to be chronic procrastinators.If you procrastinate too much you will not get the most important things done. And you will also send yourself into negative spirals where your self-esteem plummets and you spend your days or more in a vague negative funk.By putting things off, you are just creating more pain at a later stage for yourself.

Stop Thinking, Start Doing. Begin with the hardest task of the day, this allows you to face your fears and incorporate a positive behavior towards adversity. If you start your day this way you will feel relieved. You feel relaxed and good about yourself so make a decision and follow through with it. Create positive habits and stick to them,over time you will find yourself enjoying the process.

Review your progress

Spend 10 minutes a day reviewing your task list every day before you leave the office. Give yourself a pat on the back if you achieved what has set out to. If you think your day’s effort fell short, decide what you’ll do differently tomorrow in order to accomplish what you need to. Reviews are really personal, and they need time to evolve into something you find beneficial for helping you track your progress. A tool I have grown quite fond of is iDoneThis

iDoneThis sends an email at the end of the workday and a quick reply will let you note down what got done so you can share it with the team.

Look for the positives when you leave the office and be determined to pick up the thread the next day. Don’t be too hard on yourself as you are still in the early stages of time management mastery.

Work Smart,Not Hard

Having self-awareness allows an individual to prioritize his or her own needs, ask for help, cut losses, and build upon strengths in an intentional manner. Figure out what your strengths are and build a network around you to to reach goals in the quickest and most efficient way possible.

We get so caught up in busyness that we forget to enjoy what we’re doing. Even when we focus on working smarter, we’re still often too focused on getting things done. Arrange your commitments in a way that you’re happy living out the details of your daily life, even while you’re working.

Be curious. Be open to opportunity. Know yourself. Embrace your passions.

Hope these strategies aid you in reaching your objectives, let me know if you require my help!

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Elite Performers Leadership Program

You have identified your organization’s next generation of leaders – loyal, capable professionals who are ready to assume more responsibility and contribute in more substantial ways. It is time for them to lead a team, whether already intact or yet to be assembled. They have the innate talent. What they need, however, is to develop the skills required to be successful in their new roles.

Program Benefits
Through our Leadership Development program, your participants will develop from strong individual contributors or managers to effective leaders who drive success and bottom-line performance from their teams. Through a combination of customized role-play exercises, interactive activities, and practice sessions, they will develop key skills for leading in today’s business environment.

Similarly, they will enjoy the integration of individual coaching sessions, designed to hone in on their individual strengths and development areas in the privacy of one-on-one sessions with our professional coaches. Coaching also helps sustain development over time.

Whether you are looking for a comprehensive end-to-end Leadership Program, or are interested in developing specific skills, we will help your participants expand their capabilities and be better positioned to help take your organization to the next level.

Topics Covered
Communication Skills For Leaders
Influence in the Workplace
Conflict Resolution
Leading and Managing Through Change
Managing Up and Negotiation Strategies
Understanding the People Dynamics Framework
Managing Emotions in The Workplace
Rapport Techniques and Strategies
Effective Meeting Pattern
Giving and Receiving Feedback

Includes:

iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment
Enneagram Debrief (60 mins)
6 Individual Coaching Sessions(90 mins)
Lunch/Refreshments
Training Material
Certificate of Attendance
Resources

LEVEL 1 BBBEE STATUS

Spending with Elite Performers counts twice! You Can claim 135% of any training spend with us towards your Procurement scorecard, and everything spent with us on training your qualifying staff will count towards your Skills Development target!

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People Management+Coaching

Leading people is not just about creating a“feel good” atmosphere all around, it is about creating the right attitudes and behaviors required for winning fair and achieving the organization’s objectives. Your employees are the biggest asset you have. Their performance and attitude can result in the success or failure of your business. The most difficult part of any manager’s job is people management. He or she is required to lead, motivate, train, inspire, and encourage.

Using the iEQ9 Enneagram as a tool, we provide strategies and principles that will assist each individual in a unique manner with their challenges.

Program Benefits
Provide effective positive and negative feedback to employees
Boost workplace productivity with effective results
Synergy and team spirit
Understand the role and importance of people management
Deal with unsatisfactory performance
Recognize the elements of the different personalities
Commit themselves to the role and responsibilities of effective people management

Topics Covered
Effective Communication Skills Using The Enneagram
Understanding People Dynamics
Managing Unsatisfactory Performance
People Management Skills Framework
Key Attributes of Managers
Constructive Feedback
Self Appraisal
Rapport

Includes:

iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment
Enneagram Debrief (60 mins)
2 Coaching Sessions(60 mins)
Lunch/Refreshments
Training Material
Certificate of Attendance
Resources

LEVEL 1 BBBEE STATUS

Spending with Elite Performers counts twice! You Can claim 135% of any training spend with us towards your Procurement scorecard, and everything spent with us on training your qualifying staff will count towards your Skills Development target!

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Conflict Resolution+Coaching

Conflict Resolution is the process of limiting the negative aspects of conflict while increasing the positive aspects of conflict. The aim of conflict management is to enhance learning and group outcomes, including effectiveness or performance in organizational setting.

Do you have the self-awareness, solid communication skills, and motivation to resolve uncomfortable situations?

Those who embrace conflict can build understanding and better relationships—and experience greater personal and professional success. But managing conflict is not easy. In this workshop, you’ll discover your own emotional triggers and learn how to manage difficult encounters with diplomacy, tact, and credibility.

Program benefits

• Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members
• Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships
• Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively
• Manage conflict situations proactively
• Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict
• See an uptick in your overall performance

Topics Covered

• Getting a handle on and gaining insights into your conflict management style through self-assessment
• Role playing to practice techniques and new skills in a safe environment
• Sharing of best practices for approaching conflict management
• Transferring your learning back to your work environment using job aids and other resources.

Includes:

iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment
Enneagram Debrief (60 mins)
2 Coaching Sessions(60 mins)
Lunch/Refreshments
Training Material
Certificate of Attendance
Resources

LEVEL 1 BBBEE STATUS

Spending with Elite Performers counts twice! You Can claim 135% of any training spend with us towards your Procurement scorecard, and everything spent with us on training your qualifying staff will count towards your Skills Development target!

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