by Derek Percival | May 7, 2024 | Tips
DO THE DO’S YOU DON’T WANT TO DO.Though not inspiring or grandly motivational, I believe this straightforward statement holds significant value. For years, I’ve advocated doing the unglamorous things. Here are my four reasons for choosing the...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Tips
LISTENING IS MORE PERSUASIVE THAN TALKING People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. As counterintuitive as it may seem, listening is actually more persuasive than talking when it comes to influencing others. One explanation for why...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Tips
IF YOU WANT A BETTER ANSWER, ASK A BETTER QUESTION Is the significance of a question greater than that of an answer? From my experience, many leaders are experts at answering but seem less skilled at asking thought-provoking questions. I firmly believe leaders and...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Tips
SILENCE ISN’T EMPTY; IT’S FULL OF ANSWERS I believe silence is one of our most powerful yet underutilized skills. As leaders, mastering the art of creating and preserving this silent space is invaluable. It demonstrates patience, respect for others, and a...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Tips
RANDOMNESS KEEPS PEOPLE INTERESTED Think about how magic tricks and jokes captivate us with their element of surprise. Well, the good ones, that is! However, the delight swiftly fades away once the trick is revealed or the joke is explained. The same principle applies...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Tips
APOLOGIZE EFFECTIVELY, NOT EXCESSIVELY. Just as I was about to commence a workshop, an individual (senior leader) entered the room, instantly capturing everyone’s attention. They proceeded to express their apologies, uttering the word “sorry” a total...
