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How to attract the best talent
11 April 2018
Talented people used to want high salaries and stable career paths, but now they want work with purpose. Here’s how your organisation can offer candidates meaningful and attractive roles: Get serious about impact. Determine the... read more
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How to strengthen your confidence
4 April 2018
Confidence is not something you either have or do not have. It is a dynamic emotion that, like a physical muscle, needs exercise to grow stronger. Here are two ways to build and maintain it: Take inventory of your past. It is ... read more
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How to train your tired brain
28 March 2018
If you're stressed out and tired, it's hard to learn new things. Exercise, sleep, and a good diet are all essential for keeping your brain in peak condition, but you can also do the following to perform at your cognitive and creative best:... read more
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How to create a happier team
21 March 2018
Happy, engaged employees are good for an organisation. Research shows they are more creative, produce better results, and are willing to go the extra mile. What's more, happiness is contagious; it creates a virtuous cycle that leads to further engagement... read more
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How to get people to change
14 March 2018
You can change strategy, products, and processes all you want, but real change doesn't take hold until your employees actually change what they do every day. That's easier said than done. Here are three ways to take on the challenge: Embrace... read more
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How to keep everyone happy and engaged
7 March 2018
Every leader wants a team of dedicated employees. And yet, so many fail to do their part to make this happen. Here are two things you can do for your team to earn their commitment Put their needs before yours. Treat them justly and do what's... read more
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How to delegate effectively
28 February 2018
Most managers complain of having too much to do, but very few of them effectively delegate work. In fact, delegation is one of the most underutilised and underdeveloped management capabilities. Delegation is covered on 10/10, our acclaimed... read more
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How to handle the silent treatment
21 February 2018
We've all had emails or voicemails go unanswered. Whether it's a prospective client, a potential employer, a work colleague, you're left with the same feeling: what did I do wrong? Here are three tips for handling the silence: Don't take... read more
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How to manage a challenging, but valuable, employee
14 February 2018
Genius often comes with downsides. If you have a valuable, but disruptive, employee on your team, try these tactics: Understand the risks. Your job is to balance cohesion and creativity on your team. If the employee is negatively affecting the... read more
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How to make the most of a bad job
7 February 2018
If you're unhappy at work, you don't have to live with it. And you don't have to quit. Here's how to make the most of an imperfect job situation. Be clear about what you don't like. You likely can't alter your job description, but you may be... read more