“In November, 2016 in London, UK, 400 women and men gathered to M.A.D. (make a difference) as “Every day love a little bit more" leaders in life, work and Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016 world. -
Here is some of what they had to say…”
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“Get someone to dare you” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Recognise you can’t do everything” -
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“Look for a positive spirit” -
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“Break your goals into mini-goals so you can celebrate lots of successes” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Find your inner warrior then draw on it” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“You can never cross an ocean, until you lose sight of the shore” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Being in the moment gives you an invisible force around you� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Talk to people who’ve taken a risk” - Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Face everything and rise” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Ask people what they think you are good at” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Try to change them, accept it, or get out” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Do one thing every day that scares you” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Modifying the idea is part of the process� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Look at your idea in a multidimensional way” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Have a plan that you return to, check, recreate and then ignore� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Look at the big picture” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Understand your personal buy in for the change = a more powerful pitch� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Always have data/facts to back yourself up” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Pitch big”
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Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Say no graciously. Acknowledge, then explain” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Transition from tactical to leadership roles. Prepare at an earlier stage by practising strategic thinking.� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Know and tell your story” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Follow your purpose but find balance” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Explore your childhood passions – this could reveal your life passion” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Give back to others” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Look for the positive and don’t dwell on the negative” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Be a role model: Walk the Talk” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Claim your ideas” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Respect your own values” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Strength comes from challenging times� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Balancing/juggling – be honest, ask for help” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Take time before you respond – it’s worth the wait” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Don’t apologise for the heck of it” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Trust your intuition” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Don’t ask for permission. Don’t worry about being liked!” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Inspiration is the catalyst” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Find your purpose” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“There will never be a perfect moment: Just go for it” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Ask for help from others” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Instead of holding on to anger, feel gratitude towards those who have upset you� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Education enables informed decisions – and changes lives” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“We have to be the change we want to see. Start small and persist � -
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“Our decisions can impact generations” -
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Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“We can all do extraordinary things” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Love a little more every day”
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Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Have confidence in your convictions” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“I am learning to forgive & release my emotions� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Spend your energy wisely” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Challenges makes you stronger & resilient� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Let go – decide what you want instead” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Take care of yourself to enable you better to take care of others” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Learn to forgive people – they make you who you are (even if they give you pain!)” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Get out of the box” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Be open, honest & communicate with loved ones – it helps to get the balance right” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Allow yourself the time and distance to figure out your M.A.D. project� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Have the courage to think big and ask big� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Money doesn’t matter (if you plan)” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“You always have a choice: choose to enjoy the journey ” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Take time once a week to rethink priorities� -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Choose to be happy” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Integrate men – they are part of solution” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Failure = near win” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Love your team” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Don’t settle for other people’s limited expectations”
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Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Have passion but use your volume dial – listen to people and tune in so you can influence them” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Show your children you are not perfect and that you are vulnerable, as part of being a role model� - Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Don’t be afraid to challenge/move on (life is too short) if it doesn’t feel right” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Play at heart strings when making a case” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Do you need to have a life changing conversation with someone? – You might be surprised at what they say!” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Replace savvy with strategy” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“Conquer your doubts” -
Aspire M.A.D. Leadership 2016
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“When you’re old and sitting in your rocking chair what will you recall from the experiences of your life?” -
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