Innovation: is your company staying ahead?

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Are you and your company innovating?

Today’s dynamic marketplaces necessitate that leaders perpetually innovate to remain competitive.  Successful companies – such as Microsoft and Apple expect innovation and leadership at all levels, bringing the benefits of;

  •  improved performance
  •  innovation in everything that is done
  •  inspired teams that deliver great things.

 

 

 

Kill the myth that innovation is something somebody else does.

 A mindful leader is someone who embodies leadership presence by cultivating focus, clarity, creativity and compassion to reach common goals that maximize the well-being of all stakeholders.

Alison Pooley-Wem – life coach, author and leadership consultant, MBCS CITP, former Business Transformation Director, IT Director, Programme Director who led major transformation programmes for corporate and multi-national organisations such as Amey PLC, Christies. News UK.

Alison is married with five grown-up children. Many of the techniques in her ‘leading yourself’ coaching and courses are based on her life experiences in her professional and family life. She retains a calmness and clarity enabling her to assess the right things to do.

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When you lead with steady attention and grace, people feel safer around you. They open up. They listen. They respect your energy as much as your ideas. That’s the power of mindful leadership – it comes from within.

Everyday practices to stay grounded in leadership:

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Authentic presence nurtures balanced leadership
You don’t have to sacrifice your well-being or femininity to succeed. In fact, leading from presence supports both your personal values and your professional impact – without burnout.

You don’t have to become someone else to lead – you just have to be more of who you are

When you bring mindful presence to your leadership, you inspire from the inside out.

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The Quiet Leader: Guiding from Wisdom, Not Ego

Leadership isn’t always about being the loudest in the room. True leadership – whether in work, family, or community – comes from a place of wisdom, not ego. The quiet leader leads by example, presence, and integrity, not by force.

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A quiet leader doesn’t seek validation or control. Instead, they cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and deep listening. When you know yourself- your values, strengths, and limitations – you lead with clarity and authenticity.

The strongest men are not those who shout but those who stand firm in their truth.

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Quiet leadership isn’t about passivity; it’s about being fully present. Instead of demanding respect, the quiet leader earns it through consistent actions, thoughtful decisions, and a calm, steady presence.

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  • In family life, they lead by example, showing strength through patience and emotional steadiness.
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✔ Compassionate strength – uplifting others rather than competing.

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True leaders don’t just direct – they inspire. By cultivating inner strength and leading from a place of wisdom, you become a source of stability, hope, and growth for those around you. In the end, the most powerful leadership is not about commanding others but about empowering them to rise.

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