Tag Archives: communication

Why is Critical Thinking important for Success?

Posted on September 5, 2022 by RichSimmondsZA

Many people talk about critical thinking, it has become one of the modern buzzwords, but what is it really and why is it so important to incorporate critical thinking into your daily life? I have a saying… ‘Most people think, … Continue reading →

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You will know they are not Leaders if…

Posted on September 16, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

True leaders do what good people do every day and have no need for the title, in fact, some of the most effective leaders have no idea that they are serving people in the way that they do. Far too … Continue reading →

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Stop wasting your time complaining

Posted on February 7, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown “People visit a wise man complaining about the same problems over and over again. One day, he decided to tell them a joke and they all roared with laughter. After a few minutes, he told them the same joke and … Continue reading →

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Companies, Value & Personal Brands

Posted on January 21, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

More than 15 years ago, business guru Tom Peters and other consultants first suggested the concept of the personal brand. The concept was laughed at and scorned by conventional business, and big brands believed that the power was with the … Continue reading →

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Are we utilising the VIDEO opportunity?

Posted on September 16, 2016 by RichSimmondsZA

It’s the weekend and nobody wants to read long articles, in fact the question is does anyone want to read? NO they simply want to chill, relax and be entertained! It’s that simple, yet most of us are missing the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Vulnerability

Posted on September 15, 2016 by RichSimmondsZA

When we think about being vulnerable, we generally think weakness. Yet what we all need to discover is the extreme power that lies in vulnerability. In fact, vulnerability can be so powerful that it could even be regarded as a … Continue reading →

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Book Writers and Bloggers

Posted on September 14, 2016 by RichSimmondsZA

It has been said that everyone has a book inside them. Will you write your first book and will I write another book? Let’s try to understand why people write books. Having a published book gives you a certain credibility, and … Continue reading →

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Social Media – A Human Experience or just some cheap advertising?

Posted on September 12, 2016 by RichSimmondsZA

What is Social Media and how can you strategically use Social Media to advance your brand, monetise your efforts or simply sell more products? Lets look at the most common approach I notice on Social Media feeds. Social Media is … Continue reading →

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Education and Our Children

Posted on September 5, 2016 by RichSimmondsZA

Mention education and people will give you an opinion. The opinions range from what should have been done to what is not being done today. Education is often left up to the experts. In many cases parents send their children to school … Continue reading →

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Listening without Filters

Posted on July 25, 2016 by RichSimmondsZA

Listening, real listening, is about trying to understand what the person who is talking is actually trying to say. We always need to remember that the way the other person communicates can be different from our communication – this could … Continue reading →

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