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1. What can we learn from the crash of WeWork-episode 1 and 2? 2. Women in leadership in Dubai 3. Some business and travel highlights
1 October 2024
1. What can we learn from the crash of WeWork-episode 1 and 2? 2. Women in leadership in Dubai 3. Some business and travel highlights
Leadership isn’t just about what we say—it’s about what we do. Recently, I had a powerful conversation with Thomas Ramstad, a fellow leadership expert from
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.
During a recent Women in Leadership program in Dubai, I witnessed firsthand how a culture of excellence drives staff engagement and performance. The women in the course were deeply committed to continuous improvement, demonstrating the power of setting high standards and fostering a supportive environment where everyone strives to be their best.
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.
“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.”
In October 2021, we ran the first 2 day Women in leadership program. These clients have been in leadership from South Africa, Dubai, Pakistan, Malaysia,
How do you manage teams that are working from home? What about managers that mostly work from home? If they are self-isolating, does that mean
Are your teams allowed to make mistakes and if they do, how do you handle it? Do they know that the team has their back,
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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