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In this article, the author demonstrates the benefits of saying no.  It made me think of a very successful former colleague, who stands out as someone who sets herself very clear goals and then focuses her gimlet like gaze on achieving them - and achieve them she does.

I read in my local paper of the decision by one of the councils in the area to make a huge cut in the training budget to contribute to balancing their budget and keep their council tax increase to a reasonable level.  This, at a time when councils are under pressure with increased demand for services and expectations of greater efficiency.  It seemed an easy, but short term solution to the financial pressures.

This article from the Harvard Management Update offers some good advice on engaging employees in the change process

I am a great fan of the work of Michael Bungay Stanier.  I have subscribed to his newsletter for some years and it is the only one that I read every time - there is always something interesting and thought provoking in it.

This weekend I had the opportunity to meet Michael and attend the workshop to launch his new product - Find Your Great Work. 

Resilience is essential for survival in today's workplace - particularly if you are in a leadership role.  This article by Gill Corkindale gives some excellent tips on how to develop your resilience and be at your best for whatever life throws at you - at work or otherwise.