Nicos Paschali, International Author, Designer & Facilitator of Learning Workshops. Mental Discipline Coach.

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  Nicos Paschali 7:03 am on November 19, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  The Delegation Dilemma! 

  Managers often end up completing tasks they had delegated to others, because those tasks somehow end up back on their plate. I call this “reverse delegating.”

  It’s rarely, if ever, necessary for a manager to take back a task that he or she had delegated to someone else. (If this is necessary, it likely means that not enough time was spent on the preparation stage, and that time, resource, or other constraints have led to problems that you did not foresee.)

  If an employee reaches an impasse, treat it as a learning opportunity. Coach the employee through it, making sure he or she has the resources and knowledge needed to complete the task. That way, you’ll still be free to focus on other things, and the employee will be better equipped to carry out similar tasks in the future.

  The bottom line? Don’t take tasks back.

   

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  Nicos Paschali 4:52 am on November 18, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  The structure of experience! 

  What makes us who we are? What drives our behaviour? These questions are key when we want to change a repeated and ineffective behaviour pattern in either ourselves or in someone we care about.

  Since behaviour is driven by beliefs and identity, how do we change–or upgrade–both?

  As a neuroscience-based executive coach, trainer, facilitator I’ve invested 35 years of my professional life studying this, and helping my people and other leaders at all levels to modify their behaviour in order to get what they want, grow their businesses, have happier more productive teams and more fulfilling lives.

   
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  Nicos Paschali 3:28 pm on November 17, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  Fixed Vs. Growth Mindset 

  New science from Stanford University shows there is a mindset that almost always leads to failure: a fixed mindset. One with a fixed mindset sees themselves and the world as unchanging. Simultaneously, they see the worst in themselves, in others, and in all situations.

  The entire context of the USA 2016 campaign was centered around seeing the opposing candidates in the worst possible light. It also created a sense that we were doomed if our chosen candidates did not win.

  One with a growth mindset, which you’re about to master, sees things very differently. They understand that the world is constantly changing. They see themselves, and others, in a completely different light. Rather than see the worst in a situation – which completely disempowers them and guarantees failure – they see everything as an opportunity for growth.

   
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  Nicos Paschali 9:48 am on November 17, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  “How to Plan and Direct Performance”! 

  

  An Experiential Workshop for Middle and Frontline Managers,
  Supervisors and Team Leaders.

  (Customised for each company to respond to their desired needs)

  Main topics

  1. Defining the role of Middle level leader
  2. Defining performance expectations
  3. Structuring the delegation
  4. Checking for understanding
  5. Handling concerns
  6. Planning the delegation
  7. Directing the performer
  8. Communicating
  9. Obstacles to delegation
   
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  Nicos Paschali 5:38 am on November 17, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  How good are you in delegating? 

  Misunderstandings are a major cause of ineffective or failed delegations, misunderstandings about what you really want done, about time frames and about time frames and about authority, support, and monitoring issues.

  We cannot emphasise enough that the performer must understand the assignment thoroughly in order to perform adequately. And it’s your responsibility, as a leader, supervisor, manager to make sure this occurs.

  Do you need help with delegating skills, let us know and we can put together an experiential learning workshop for your people, for your specific needs.

   
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  Nicos Paschali 3:42 pm on November 12, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  Lack of self-confidence? 

  1. Are you frozen in your comfort zone, terrified to make the wrong decisions?
  2. Do you feel hopeless and helpless with no idea how to rescue your dreams?
  3. Do you struggle to believe in yourself and let other people’s opinions, needs and wants run your life?

  Did you know that self-confidence is the single most important thing that separates successful people from those who are not successful (or who don’t feel successful). Find out how you can increase your self-confidence!

   
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  Nicos Paschali 11:10 pm on November 11, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  Fixed and Growth Mindset? 

  There are two mindsets: “fixed” and “growth.” People with fixed mindsets believe traits, personalities, talents, and relationships are fixed – permanently set in stone. A fixed mindset believes we’re born a certain way, and we can’t do much to change that position.

  People with growth mindsets believe everything is work in progress. Traits, personalities, talents, and relationships can always grow with hard work. A growth mindset believes we’re born a certain way, but we have the power to develop exponentially.

  Which one are YOU?

   
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  Nicos Paschali 12:48 am on November 10, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  How do you feel about in “getting your ideas across”? 

  Did you know that 97% of people struggle with stress, anxiety, and fear when it comes to presenting their case and getting their ideas across?

   
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  Nicos Paschali 5:17 pm on November 9, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  Pleasure and Joy. 

  It’s good to remember that patience, connection, pleasantness, modesty and tenderness do blend with everyday love, work and play.

   
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  Nicos Paschali 4:09 pm on November 8, 2016 Permalink | Reply  

  Quick insight! 

  “When you’re in a challenging conversation, do you listen to learn or listen to defend?”