We often see TV ads and billboards depicting happy people at work: individuals and teams smiling, saying positive things – even professionals making heart-shapes with their hands. Some are actors, some are real. You could be cynical and hope they mean it, especially in today’s volatile work climate. On the other hand, loving what you do […]
Decision-making can be stressful. Not making decisions or making the wrong ones can be even more stressful. What’s the difference between gung-ho and decisive? One is about diving in enthusiastically, often unthinkingly, the other takes into account the relevant factors before making a move. Gung-ho people are very definite about what they like and what […]
We all possess the capacity to be creative, but not all of us have the opportunity to work in conducive surroundings, with supportive colleagues and management. Any industry or organisation where strategic planning is called for can be guilty of excluding the really good ideas that bubble up from surprising sources. Creative work environments are […]
You can walk into any workplace and know pretty quickly how good its team morale is — especially after a few days off for some public holidays. How often does a charismatic leader stride into a room, spray sparkly ideals and directions and have everyone dazed in some kind of afterglow? Rarely! Often those in […]
Energy fuels our lives, our housing, transport and infrastructure needs, through coal, wind, solar, gas, water and so on. Psychologically, humans respond to a similarly wide range of sources. The key to successfully powering yourself will vary over the course of a lifetime. As a kid, you may have loved blockbuster movies, going on hikes, […]
Businesses should strive to get a gold star for their own “A list”: accountability. It’s a vital trait in best business practice and essential for any company wanting to be an employer of choice. So here’s six steps to follow for anyone who has trouble grasping the salience of accountability in business. 1. Self-honesty Accountability […]
Often people with subject matter expertise have great difficulty in presenting to a group, even though with friends they may be upbeat and entertaining. The most common mistakes include: Can’t manage anxiety; Don’t relate to audience; It’s all one-way; or It’s boring! Develop these nine skills so you avoid these mistakes. 1. Create a positive […]
You are churning inside – No one realises how angry you are. You’ve exploded in a team meeting and everyone’s ducking for cover. You’ve just received a bad email and instantly responded back with rage. Being angry or caught between two very angry people is debilitating. To be angry is human, but being constantly angry or […]
Have you ever had to really fight that desire to give up? To push yourself to get to an outcome? Or conversely, have you become so obsessed by getting to a goal almost nothing will stand in your way? Determination is about wanting to achieve something and often this goes hand in hand with persistence […]
