January 21st, 2012
Author: Niamh
Be a team player. That’s good advice whether you are in the military, an office or a football team. Too much attention seems to be given to the individual stars and there is no doubt that some people are outstanding in their fields. If we are to succeed in any given arena though we have to learn to pull together with others. Even the most talented player in any field will have some faults and will need the support or influence of others. Certainly even those who play individual sports will have support from coaches or mentors So being a team player is something that managers, officers and coaches have to get across to those they are training. As the saying goes, there is no i in the word team. Some will reply that there is me in team but that is a selfish and childish response. As the advertisement says, together we can make things happen.
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October 14th, 2011
Author: Niamh
Whatever about cricketers rain doesn’t stop play for most golfers. After all if the weather gets too bad they can always go to the 19th hole. It is here in the clubhouse that they will have their Captain’s dinner and their Captain’s prize night. However brilliant a golfer that captain may be he or she might have some trouble with their speeches on these occasions. After all just because you can get a hole in one doesn’t mean you can get your words in the right order. There are some things that are obligatory in your speech. You have to give your thanks to your committee, to the catering staff and to the greenkeeper. You should mention the camaraderie at the club and its beautiful surroundings. Naturally you welcome any guests and speak about incidents and games during your term of office. You should end with a toast to the sport you love. If you can do this in an entertaining way there is no doubt but that you’ll be a winner.
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September 7th, 2011
Author: Niamh
Leaders do more than just lead. They also have to speak a lot. So motivational speeches are their stock in trade. They may be coaches speaking to their teams. It could be that they are spiritual leaders addressing a congregation. They might be officers in the army giving deployment speeches. In fact it is possible that they are C.E.O’s inspiring their sales staff or teachers speaking at a graduation. Whatever the occasion and whatever type of leader is in question their job is to motivate their particular audience to do something or be someone. So there speeches have to capture attention and challenge behaviour. They have to communicate their message clearly. They have to convince those listening that it IS possible, whatever it happens to be.
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November 26th, 2010
Author: Niamh
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November 20th, 2010
Author: Niamh
Friendship, it is said, is a gift we give ourselves. If we are wise we will cherish and nurture that gift. Real friendship cannot thrive on neglect. It needs those phone calls and those meetings. A friend needs your interest and your concern. Friends need your understanding and sometimes, your disagreement. Real friends can, you see, agree to differ and what you may say honestly and openly should not affect your relationship. We meet our friends in many different ways. Some we can trace back to childhood. Others we meet through sport, night classes or in the office. We can strike up friendships at school, at college or at a party. Shared interests of course cement friendship and so being in a religious group together or on the same team will mean you have more in common. You will, therefore, have ideas to discuss and thoughts to explore. A real friend is one that stands by you when you are in trouble. If your business fails or you have to go to hospital your friends will be there to support you. A friend has a listening ear, a ready understanding and will be sympathetic to your needs. Probably the most important ingredient in a friendship is shared laughter. If you can still remember funny incidents years later your friendship will have stood the test of time. To have friends you need to be one. So if you want to have that invaluable gift in life learn about friends and how to make them and keep them.
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November 17th, 2010
Author: Niamh
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