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Archive for the Strengths & Weaknesses Category

Leave it out!

By Ian Pettigrew on December 14, 2013   /   True Strength, Strengths & Weaknesses, Intent, Action, My thoughts  
Tags: strengths, focus

There is a time for expansive, creative thinking. And there is a time for editing, for removing things. Sometimes, less is more. Noise detracts.

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When to do what you’re worst at

By Ian Pettigrew on April 8, 2013   /   True Strength, Strengths & Weaknesses, My thoughts  
Tags: strengths, productivity, resilience

The benefits of doing what you’re best at and playing to your strengths are significant. There are, however, some situations in which I believe it is OK to play to your weaknesses and this blog posts looks at those situations and how you might cope with them.

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Do what you’re best at

By Ian Pettigrew on January 3, 2013   /   True Strength, Strengths & Weaknesses, My thoughts  
Tags: strengths, productivity, engagement, resilience

Exploring the statement in The Kingfisher Coaching Manifesto; ‘Each and every day, do what you’re best at. Play to your strengths and value other people for theirs. Everyone shines given the right lighting.’ and asking whether you’re doing what you’re best at.

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When potential comes to fruition

By Ian Pettigrew on October 29, 2012   /   True Strength, Strengths & Weaknesses, My thoughts  
Tags: coaching, strengths

So many people don’t realise their potential and this post is part of the UK HR Blog Carnival where a number of bloggers are exploring the theme of ‘When potential comes to fruition’

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The Kingfisher Coaching Manifesto

By Ian Pettigrew on October 2, 2012   /   True Strength, Strengths & Weaknesses, Intent, Mindset, Action, Resilience, Truth, My thoughts  
Tags: leadership, coaching, strengths

I’m a big fan of having a Manifesto, of having something that makes it really clear what you’re here to do, and how you’re doing it. Inspired by the Holstee Manifesto, I’ve created the Kingfisher Coaching Manifesto.

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The opportunity of redundancy

By Ian Pettigrew on May 9, 2012   /   True Strength, Strengths & Weaknesses, My thoughts  
Tags: change, reorganisation, redundancy
Redundant

A reflection on my own experiences of redundancy, and of how it opened up a world of opportunities.

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How I’m doing work that I love

By Ian Pettigrew on February 8, 2011   /   True Strength, Strengths & Weaknesses, Intent, My thoughts  
Tags: leadership, coaching, redundancy, strengths, reflection

I’m very fortunate in that I really love the work that I do and this blog post attempts to capture the most significant steps in me getting here, in the hope that it might help people who aren’t yet loving what they do.

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    • #cipd15 ( 9 )
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    • Developing Future Cumbria ( 2 )
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    • European HRD Business Summit 2015 ( 12 )
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    • HR Directors Business Summit 2014 ( 15 )
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