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Go for leadership with an eye for future generations

Leaders who are more concerned with their own reputation and personal glory often fail to prepare the company for success in the next generation. – Jim Collins (adapted) LYDIA Connect argues that this world is in a leadership crisis: many of our current leaders are more concerned with themselves and their image than with those who follow them. Our TL training focuses on addressing this crisis. This unique training strengthens mutual relationships and removes blockages, resulting in clear goals and

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Always be honest!

There is no worse mistake in public leadership than hold out false hopes soon to be swept away. – Winston Churchill

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Let the truth be heard!

Many of us feel that the truth is not allowed to be expressed. As leaders, we must create a culture where truth can be spoken. How do we achieve this? Where truth is heard, freedom comes!

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Your role as leader

As a As leader, you will function more effectively (and with much more fun!) when you create an environment in which you bring together all the ingredients you need. Challenge yourself to step outside your comfort zone and expect the unexpected!

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Leadership

Why is our company called LYDIA Connect?

Do you know that feeling? Stuck in a situation where what you need is missing? Then it’s time to consider what changes you want so that you can be an authentic leader! As a merchant, a woman named Lydia from Thyatira, who lived around 50 AD, decided to move to Philippi, a Roman colony and trading city in Macedonia. The reason for doing so was marketing; the Roman emperor had decreed that only high-ranking Roman officials were allowed to wear

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Leadership

Good intentions!

We all know that feeling on January 1st, after we have done “too much”: too much food, too much staying up, too much drinking… Enough! We want to improve our lives! Do you recognize this? I do! So we start with good intentions. Diet, exercise and many more plans; being strict with ourselves. Around this time, mid-January, chances are that we have already broken some of these good intentions. And by the end of the quarter we feel like we

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Never let a good crisis go to waste!

Winston Churchill proved to be a solid leader during World War II. He said: “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. He understood the principle that a crisis also offers opportunities; meant for good, not evil. I want to challenge you during this Covid-19 crisis to really think about the good things that can come out of this. Remember that we, you and I, have the control to make the good happen! Don’t fall into the evil trap of

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“How do I survive” or “how do I overcome” this crisis?

Will my company survive this crisis? How do I continue with my company? Are these your questions? Then we are happy to help you look at your vision and objectives in a new way and to innovate or renew. The next step is to enter into meaningful partnerships to launch your new business idea. Check out our new turnaround solution to get started quickly!

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LYDIA Connect is officially registered!

Our company LYDIA Connect is now officially registered since April 20th 2018. We are proud to offer you our first four services: The Transformational Leadership training, the Export Readiness training, consultancy and events. Stay tuned!

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Doing good

Exploration visit South-Africa

In May 2017 we visited Rhiza Babuyile to discuss possible product development in Orange Farm (township in Johannesburg) and exporting these products to Europe. We also met Patrick Kuwana in Johannesburg and went with him to Tshwane University to attend his leadership training for the university teachers. This training is truly groundbreaking and Monique and I decided shortly thereafter to get certified as well in the USA. Next to the business related activities we also visited several landmark sites to

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