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8 November 2024
Do you get overlooked for promotion? Do you feel that what your clients see of you online underwhelms them compared to when they meet you?
Checkmate: When It’s Game Over and You as a Leader Need to Pick Up the Pieces In chess, “checkmate” signals the end of the game.
I have often found that leadership is much like a game of chess. While many people focus on the power players like knights, queens, and rooks, I’ve learned that playing with the King in mind can ultimately win the long game. If you are the King, the leader of your company, you need to be confident and lead from a position of power.
Here are five famous chess plays where the King is prominently featured, each offering valuable lessons in strategic leadership:
Yesterday, I spoke at Unisa SBL’s SME Hub launch. Although my topic was “Self-promotion 101, using AI ethically,” I realized I had first to show
Identifying and addressing toxic behaviors in the workplace is crucial for employee retention and engagement, according to Forbes Insights. This article highlights five key red flags—such as stifled communication and fear of mistakes—that indicate a need for leadership to promote a healthier, more supportive work environment.
Congratulations on your promotion to a leadership role! This article outlines essential steps for new managers, including identifying your team’s purpose, setting clear expectations, and balancing feedback to ensure both your success and the success of your team.
In this article, I reflect on the profound impact of my late mentor, Vic Brits, who shaped my Toastmasters journey with his commitment to excellence and rigorous yet compassionate guidance. His mentorship not only honed my public speaking skills but also taught me invaluable lessons in humility, perseverance, and the power of accountability.
In this article, I share insights from my recent conversation on Chai FM with Saul Rosenberg about the powerful impact of mood regulation on leadership and business success. I explore two techniques—creating a brag file and using morning pages—that can help leaders stay positive, creative, and solution-oriented, even in the face of challenges.
“Master the art of reframing to transform difficult conversations into productive outcomes. At Y-Connect, we help teams replace negative language with solution-focused communication, easing tensions and enhancing client relationships.”
“Is poor leadership affecting your business’s performance and team morale? Our case study, Clockwork Chaos, offers a unique, lighthearted look at the impact of toxic workplace culture, showcasing real costs and solutions that you can explore with your leadership team to improve retention and drive success.”
Yoke has 10 years consultative sales experience working for Oxford Publishers, Pearson and Entrepreneur magazine. Additionally, she trained national sales team for Auto Trader, Commercial Trader, Auto Fuzion, Bikes and Corporate Sales. She developed team-building and staff dynamics workshops for Auto Trader and various companies. With her passion she founded Y-Connect in 2017.
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