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Andrew J Calvert

Business Coach. Trainer. Consultant

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Once or twice a week I publish an idea, question, insight or reflection. Topics can be inspired by world events, coaching conversations, random thoughts after a workshop, anything!

The blog also features guest writers too - colleagues, connections and friends who have a point of view to share.

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Smelly Fish Topic

Andrew J Calvert

Dec 7, 20211 min read

Smelly Fish Topic

I was on a call with a client talking about an upcoming conference and she mentioned the topic - employee retention was this months'...

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Listening attentively

Andrew J Calvert

Dec 2, 20211 min read

Listening attentively

Next in the series of behaviours identified by Deci and Ryan as creating the conditions to motivate employees is Listening attentively. ...

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Holiday Advisory #2

Andrew J Calvert

Dec 1, 20210 min read

Holiday Advisory #2

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RSVP

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 30, 20211 min read

RSVP

Back in June I wrote in my blog that in the drive for efficiency and speed, the optimization of everything we do (sleep, dieting,...

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Computer Security Day 2021

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 30, 20211 min read

Computer Security Day 2021

Every day we see them; Messages from scammers with subjects such as, "Your account has been compromised" or, "Please log in to verify...

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Encouraging employees to take initiative

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 25, 20212 min read

Encouraging employees to take initiative

I've written about Self Determination Theory before, but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...

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When?

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 23, 20211 min read

When?

Are you an early bird? Or a night owl. The answer may have implications for how you work Some of the research I've been reading suggests...

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Allowing employees flexibility in their job

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 18, 20212 min read

Allowing employees flexibility in their job

I've written about Self Determination Theory before but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...

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Mindful Leadership? Keep a journal!

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 16, 20211 min read

Mindful Leadership? Keep a journal!

One recent story I've heard is of a large F500 corporation that conducted an experiment on the importance of reflection as a leadership...

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Kindness

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 13, 20211 min read

Kindness

Toda is world kindness day. Add to the joy in the world! How do you actually promote caring and generosity on your team? First, it starts...

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Holiday Advisory #1

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 12, 20211 min read

Holiday Advisory #1

Hearing the “giddy up“ of jingle horses? Noddy says...

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On Leadership and Motivation

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 11, 20211 min read

On Leadership and Motivation

As a leader, people need to trust you. You build that trust by consistency of words and actions and create an environment that allows...

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To Be… Or just to do, is that the question?

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 9, 20211 min read

To Be… Or just to do, is that the question?

Every Monday I spend a few minutes with my calendar open and my tablet in hand planning the next week or two ahead: What sessions am I...

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Getting from here to there (part 2)

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 4, 20211 min read

Getting from here to there (part 2)

In early August I wrote about coaching, and breaking any desired behavior change down into a series of smaller, actionable steps. The...

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An Apology

Andrew J Calvert

Nov 2, 20211 min read

An Apology

Sorry, the post I had written, the post I am passionate about, the one I want to put up here, I'm not brave enough to publish. That's...

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(Quantitive) Halloween Humor

Andrew J Calvert

Oct 29, 20210 min read

(Quantitive) Halloween Humor

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A you a Rubber plant or a Rubber tree?

Andrew J Calvert

Oct 28, 20211 min read

A you a Rubber plant or a Rubber tree?

I spotted this leaf while out for a run recently The mottled colors struck me as strangely beautiful, worthy of a picture. And as I...

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Andrew J Calvert

Oct 26, 20211 min read

Getting up to speed

Taking a new job, losing the old job, starting a new project, getting a new team member. These are the transitions where we need to...

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Kill Meetings

Andrew J Calvert

Oct 21, 20211 min read

Kill Meetings

I saw this in a chat recently on a call with a client and it got me thinking. When was the last time you stopped doing something - as...

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Two minutes of Rainforest

Andrew J Calvert

Oct 19, 20211 min read

Two minutes of Rainforest

Here are two clips filmed a mile apart just of Rifle Range Road. Practice your listening - how many different sounds can you distinguish?...

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