"It started with an ice-breaker. I found myself face-to-face with the head of the whole company. And as I started answering the question, I began to cry, right in front of him. " Melanie Bell
Book Insight, Communication, Mental Health, Stress, Wellbeing
In today's VUCA world, being organized is more important than ever. Our latest series of videos share some top tips on how to boost your organizational skills.
If burnout is the stressed and tired employee rushing from one task to the next, rust-out is their lethargic and unmotivated colleague.
boredom, burnout, core values, job crafting, job satisfaction, rust-out, stress, stress management
"It started with an ice-breaker. I found myself face-to-face with the head of the whole company. And as I started answering the question, I began to cry, right in front of him. " Melanie Bell
Book Insight, Communication, Mental Health, Stress, Wellbeing
In today's VUCA world, being organized is more important than ever. Our latest series of videos share some top tips on how to boost your organizational skills.
If burnout is the stressed and tired employee rushing from one task to the next, rust-out is their lethargic and unmotivated colleague.
It's the age-old question senior members of the team always ask themselves... "What makes a good leader?" and "Am I one?" Speaking from personal experience, it's a tricky question to answer. I've had great leaders. Ones that have inspired me, guided me, and from whom I've learned a great deal. They're the ones that listened […]
Leadership, Leadership and Management
dunham and pierces leadership process model, good leadership, Leadership Skills, maslows hierarchy of needs
Have you ever tried to concentrate on a mentally taxing task when your belly is empty and sending you urgent signals to, "Please eat now!"? I know that happened a lot to me when I was young, and followed an endless series of diets. Food is one of our most basic needs – along with […]
In turbulent times, mid-to-long-term planning lets you and your organization focus on the things you can control – and at least be aware of the things you can't. Get it right, and you'll keep a handle on who you are as a company, what you want to achieve, how you’re going to do that, by when, and with what effect. And you'll spot some of the difficulties and dangers ahead.
If burnout is the stressed and tired employee rushing from one task to the next, rust-out is their lethargic and unmotivated colleague.
boredom, burnout, core values, job crafting, job satisfaction, rust-out, stress, stress management
"You don’t have to have the answers, you don’t have to “fix” anything, that person may not want your opinion. It’s much better to regularly check-in, take time to be present and empathically listen without judgment." - Kate Peters
bereavement, grief, listening, mental health, support, wellbeing
"I'd overcommitted myself – only to find I couldn’t possibly deliver on everything I’d promised. I had no choice but to communicate the issue in the best way I could."
Career Skills, Time Management
communication, deadlines, focus, project management, time management
"For some people, anxiety is a constant companion, even in situations where there’s no obvious reason for it. And it often goes hand in hand with a desire to achieve."
achievement, expert interview, mental health, mistakes, perfectionism
What does identity have to do with resilience? We look at Mark Manson's Law of Avoidance and find out how it can change your approach to resilience.
One of the worst things about procrastination is that, most of the time, we’re aware we’re doing it. This self-awareness reinforces our sense of shame and promotes self-blame. And that reinforces the negative emotions that led to procrastination in the first place. It’s a vicious circle.
It's the age-old question senior members of the team always ask themselves... "What makes a good leader?" and "Am I one?" Speaking from personal experience, it's a tricky question to answer. I've had great leaders. Ones that have inspired me, guided me, and from whom I've learned a great deal. They're the ones that listened […]
Leadership, Leadership and Management
dunham and pierces leadership process model, good leadership, Leadership Skills, maslows hierarchy of needs
Have you ever tried to concentrate on a mentally taxing task when your belly is empty and sending you urgent signals to, "Please eat now!"? I know that happened a lot to me when I was young, and followed an endless series of diets. Food is one of our most basic needs – along with […]
In turbulent times, mid-to-long-term planning lets you and your organization focus on the things you can control – and at least be aware of the things you can't. Get it right, and you'll keep a handle on who you are as a company, what you want to achieve, how you’re going to do that, by when, and with what effect. And you'll spot some of the difficulties and dangers ahead.
"Stolen Focus" is a wake-up call. It deserves our attention – if we can spare it!
Book Insight, Empowerment, Personal Development, Stress, Wellbeing
One of the few spaces that can have real impact in improving LGBTQ+ equality is the workplace. But it takes effort; and it's not only up to our LGBTQ+ colleagues. It's up to the rest of us, too.
allies, allyship, discrimination, diversity, equality, inclusion, LGBTQ+, microaggressions, pride, respect
Bruna Martinuzzi speaks to body language experts, Joe Navarro and Anne-Maartje Oud, who share their tips on how to use non-verbal cues to help make your people feel at ease.
Communication, Leadership and Management
body language, communication, joe navarro, leadership, nonverbal communication