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🧠Aren’t psychometrics just touchy-feely fluff that distract from the real work?
Good question! I used to think that myself. After all, if there’s work to do, just do it. Consider others and crack on. You’ll know...
Ian Kirkby
Aug 7, 20254 min read
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🎯 Special Offer: SDI Assessment + Optional Coaching Session 🎯
Aspire MCL has a limited number of online Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI) assessments available for just £100 + VAT . ✅ Looking to...
Ian Kirkby
Jun 23, 20251 min read
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From Crisis to Capability: Five Leadership Shifts UK Executives Must Embrace Now
Based on an article in 'HBR on Leadership' by Rae Ringel and Lisa Kay Solomon, 13 March 2025: https://bit.ly/AspireMCL250603 June 2025...
Ian Kirkby
Jun 17, 20252 min read
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Retention Woes - UK SMEs Are Losing Their Talent!
Quick ideas to boost employee retention in SMEs.
Ian Kirkby
Jun 10, 20251 min read
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Productivity Slumps: Why UK SMEs Are Losing Their Edge
UK SMEs are currently facing a troubling productivity plateau. Office for National Statistics (ONS) data from 2024 shows productivity...
Ian Kirkby
Jun 5, 20251 min read
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State of the Global Workplace 2025 - Implications and Recommendations for the UK
The 2025 Gallup Global Workplace Report* highlights significant challenges facing the global workforce and includes worrying figures for...
Ian Kirkby
May 21, 20252 min read
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Leaders - It Matters How You Ask!
I have just finished the Blinkist version of ‘Leadership is Language’ by David Marquet, author of another excellent book I read some time...
Ian Kirkby
May 20, 20251 min read
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The Truth About Engagement
An engaged employee is someone who is genuinely and emotionally committed to the organisation and its goals. They identify with the...
Ian Kirkby
May 12, 20252 min read
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How to be a Better Leader
"Leaders who continually upgrade their personal operating model (POM) report being more productive, working more consciously, and driving...
Ian Kirkby
Mar 19, 20255 min read
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We're Exhibiting - Doncaster Racecourse - 27 Feb 25
Aspire MCL is exhibiting! Stand 23 at the Doncaster Racecourse on 27 Feb 25 between 1000-1600. Come and say 'hello', and get some free...
Ian Kirkby
Feb 7, 20251 min read
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