Articles by Ian Henderson
- Making A Difference Is So Easy
Without realising it, you touch the lives of many people every day and make a difference to them. Why not make the difference you make a positive one and be remembered for the right reasons? Published 04May2012, viewed 7 times
- The Big Power Of Little Change
It is possible to change and not grow, but it is never possible to grow without change. Yet, for many people the challenge of change is huge and one that they shy away from. By following the four steps outlined in this article, change can be made easier and more effective. It is also a way to ensure change doesn't become a one-of event. Published 04Jan2012, viewed 82 times
- How To Understand Why People Do Crazy Things
People do crazy things that do not make sense to us. Yet, there is a reason behind what they do and it is rooted in the way that they feel and think and what they believe and value. Much of this is experienced at a deep, unconscious level. By understanding that behaviour is the end of the line will help you to become more curious and less judgmental. Published 20Nov2011, viewed 62 times
- Control Your Mind Control Your Life
Take back your mind and take back control of your life. To truly control your life you must take responsibility for who or what you allow to influence you. Published 16Sep2011, viewed 102 times
- The 4 Keys To A Powerful Presentation
It is estimated that three million business presentations are delivered each day. Research by Eagle Training (http://www.eagletraining.co.uk) indicates that 90% of audiences will be bored by them. You can avoid this by following the four keys to ensure that your next presentation has more power. Published 18Jul2011, viewed 131 times
- Treating Sciatica And The Power Of Root Cause Analysis
Problems occur on a daily basis. Identifying and addressing the real problem and not a symptom of the problem is a key step to effective problem solving. Failure to work on the right problem will result in getting the wrong solution. Published 13May2011, viewed 174 times
- How to Improve Your Interviewing Success
An organisation's success is a function of the people who turn up for work every day. For this reason ensuring that the right people are recruited is a critical factor that leaders and managers must get right. This article provides some clear guidelines to assist interviewers to make the right decisions. Published 12May2011, viewed 109 times
- 7 Questions To Help Manage Average Performers
Every team and organisation has people who are performing to standard or expectations. These 7 questions will help you to focus your thinking and manage them more effectively. Published 18Apr2011, viewed 171 times
- The 6 Steps To Managing Poor Performance
Managing people who are performing below standard or expectation can be difficult. These six steps are designed to give you ideas about what you can do to help the person to raise their game. Published 14Apr2011, viewed 410 times
- Why You Cannot Not Communicate
You communicate Whether you say anything or not, whether you move or not. The question is not do you communicate, but how do you communicate? Effective communication is not guaranteed so you must be aware of the messages that you might be sending. Published 17Feb2011, viewed 309 times
- 10 Ways to Bore an Audience and How to Avoid Them
It is estimated that three million presentations are delivered each day. Research by Eagle Training (http://www.eagletraining.co.uk) indicates that 90% of audiences will be bored by them. Here are 10 mistakes that presenters make and ways of making sure that your next presentation avoids them. Published 28Jan2011, viewed 153 times
- How To Make Successful New Year's Resolutions
Millions of people make and break their New Year's resolutions. Coach and professional speaker Ian Henderson suggests asking these 5 powerful questions to make your resolutions more successful this year. Published 29Dec2010, viewed 195 times
- Why No-one Washes A Rental Car
Where people have no ownership or involvement it is likely they will lack commitment. In these turbulent times it is more important than ever that organisations secure the discretionary effort and engagement of their employees. Giving them the opportunity to become involved is a key way of doing this. Published 18Jan2011, viewed 243 times
- Why Training Fails
Organisations invest many thousands of pounds in training that doesn't deliver a positive ROI. This article explores why traditional training fails. Published 20Oct2010, viewed 186 times
- How to Become More Assertive
In summary, assertiveness is a skill that can have huge benefit if learned and practiced effectively. These six steps provide a track or process to follow. Published 25Sep2010, viewed 387 times
- How to Use Facts in Decision Making
Decision making is a vital skill. Understanding the basis on which you make them is a critical factor in the effectiveness of the decisions that you make. Published 11Sep2010, viewed 196 times
- The Power of Coaching
Coaching has become a fad that many leaders and managers still do not fully understand. Yet, when practiced with skill it can have a huge and positive effect on the performance of people in organisations. Published 30Aug2010, viewed 152 times
- You Don't get a Black Belt by Reading a Book!
Borrowing a line from Herman Hupfeld's song, "You must remember this, a wish is just a wish.." a critical part of the success process is the taking of committed action. To become a black belt, you have to earn it through discipline and action. You don't get a black belt by reading a book! Published 28Aug2010, viewed 145 times
- The Magic of E x R = O
Following the formula E x R = O will allow you to get more effective results from the circumstances or events that you face on a daily basis by putting you in control of your emotions. Published 23Jul2010, viewed 228 times
- The Power of Vision, Passion and Action
For the vast majority of people success is an elusive goal. Olympian Marilyn King defined success as having three key elements: vision, passion and action. Published 21Jul2010, viewed 196 times
- The 3 Key Questions of Successful Interviewing
Making the wrong recruitment decisions can cost organisations more money than they might realise. The obvious costs of going through the recruitment process again can be high. However, the hidden costs to productivity and morale can be potentially huge. By being able to answer 'yes' to the 3 key questions, you will improve the quality of your interviewing. Published 08Jul2010, viewed 161 times
- The 5 Steps to a Successful Life
Success is a personal thing, but there is a process that gives it more of a structure to increase your chances of achieving it in your personal and professional life. By following these 5 steps you will create and make more of your opportunity to design your life. Published 23Jun2010, viewed 209 times
- Are You a Cause or Effect Person?
Successful people leave clues to how they achieve their success. One of the key predispositions is that they are more often a cause of the things that happen in their lives than the effect of circumstances. Developing this positive philosophy is a critical factor in personal empowerment. Published 26Jun2010, viewed 214 times
- The 7 Steps to Successful Delegation
Many managers struggle to delegate successfully. Some see it as an opportunity to dump work that they don't want to do. Others are scared to ask so do it themselves, so making them less efficient. The 7 steps outlined in this article will provide a process to ensure that your delegation is successful. Published 10Jun2010, viewed 401 times
- How to Give Effective Feedback
Giving feedback is a critical management and interpersonal skill. Yet, many people do not know how to do it effectively. Following the BEER process provides a structure to make sure your feedback is received positively. Published 08Jun2010, viewed 391 times
- The 9 P's of Productive Meetings
Organisations waste vast amounts of time and money through poorly designed and implemented meetings. This article provides a template to ensure more effective and productive meetings. Published 29May2010, viewed 228 times
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