Scott McInnes
86 | Don't think, just _______.
Taking time to rest your brain, to quieten your thoughts is key to your health and wellbeing. So this week some thoughts on open water swim
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Thoughts on communications, change, engagement, leadership or pretty much anything else of interest or note that I pick up around the place. A place to relax, think, write and muse a little...
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Scott McInnes
- Jun 10, 2020
- 1 min
82 | Listen to drive your success
Listening to your people could provide you with the insight you need to get going again post-Covid.
Scott McInnes
- Jun 2, 2020
- 1 min
81 | Three things we learned in lock down
To not learn from Covid lockdown is a massive mistake. This week a short video on three things I think we need to get better at going forwa
Scott McInnes
- Jan 28, 2020
- 2 min
70 | Gold dust from Gold Rush
This series is full of golden nuggets of valuable leadership information. Read more & find out how these gold miners leverage leadership
Scott McInnes
- Jan 14, 2020
- 2 min
68 | Take a breath
We live in a non-stop world & we're running at full capacity 24/7. We need to learn how to PAUSE, breathe & slow down. Here'
Scott McInnes
- Jan 7, 2020
- 3 min
67 | LET'S GO 2020
Reflection & goal planning is a powerful thing! This is an exercise that can be done all-year. Here are 3 things I'm focusing on in
Scott McInnes
- Oct 21, 2019
- 2 min
65 | An Iron Purpose
Learn how the 2019 Ironman Barcelona competition taught me valuable lessons on oganisational purpose & power.
Scott McInnes
- Jul 29, 2019
- 3 min
59 | Don't treat people like children.
Are you clearly communicating your message? Are you using outdated or confusing language? Here are 2 tips to help you communicate effectivel
Scott McInnes
- Jul 15, 2019
- 3 min
58 | Finding purpose in foreign climes
What is your WHY? Is your organization actively embodying its mission, vision and values? Take a look at a how one organization does it!
Scott McInnes
- Dec 10, 2018
- 3 min
47 | It's nice to be nice.
Are you ACTUALLY nice to others? There are real benefits to being nice, to people. Learn THREE easy tips on how being nice will benefit your
Scott McInnes
- Oct 29, 2018
- 2 min
44 | Some food for thought...
Don't eat lunch ALONE at work. Here are FOUR, fun lunch-hour activities to try! Better your mental health, get energized and be more pro
Scott McInnes
- Jun 19, 2018
- 3 min
#32 | Resilience in a headwind.
Be resilient in the face of adversity: read & try these 9 tips that will make you more appreciative every day.
Scott McInnes
- May 22, 2018
- 3 min
#30 | Ed Sheeran on self-efficacy
Top tips to measure your self-efficacy + helpful tools for creating lasting personal change today.
Scott McInnes
- Apr 22, 2018
- 2 min
#27 | Creativity - there's a time and place!
Using catchy titles & puns in your branding can lead to widely successful adverts & campaigns. But, sometimes they flop. Read this e
Scott McInnes
- Mar 19, 2018
- 3 min
#24 | Say NO to Customer First!
Put staff before customers! Your employees drive organisational success. Learn 5 direct benefits of why employee appreciation improves custo
Scott McInnes
- Feb 19, 2018
- 4 min
#22 | Poor Job Specs (and how Communications thinking can help).
Discover how to write a job ad! Many ads are written poorly & don't have the info job seekers need. Learn 6 tips to attract the righ
Scott McInnes
- Nov 20, 2017
- 3 min
#16 | Keep Rocking
Jargon is quick but when it comes to being effective & clear in communication it can fall flat. Here's an important lesson I learned
Scott McInnes
- Sep 18, 2017
- 2 min
#08 | Left Arm. Right Arm. Breathe
Are you mindful? Do you think about your action and words before you act or speak? Learn 5 tips that helped me tune into my senses & tha
Scott McInnes
- Sep 11, 2017
- 2 min
#07 | Just be you!
Write like a human, not a robot. Using complex words and emotionless text doesn't work. Write how you speak and you will be amazed at th
Scott McInnes
- Aug 14, 2017
- 2 min
#03 | Where should Internal Comms and Engagement live?
Human Resources, is it part of your internal communications strategy? If not, it should be! Learn 3 critical functions of HR in your busines