Leadership Tip
How to ensure praise overshadows criticism
13 February 2019
When you get feedback from your line manager or a colleague, it’s tempting to focus on the criticism. After all, that’s where you need to focus if you want to improve. But dwelling on the negative can be debilitating. You also need to make sure you hear... read more
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How to determine if you should confront a colleague
6 February 2019
It can be hard to know what to do if you’re having problems working with a colleague. Should you confront the issue head-on, or is it better to stay quiet? Ask yourself these questions to decide the best way forward: Does your short- or long-... read more
Leadership Tip
How to eradicate complacency
30 January 2019
There is no place for complacency in today's business environment. If your team or organisation becomes fat and happy with success, there is a good chance bad times are on the horizon. Complacency or, in other words, comfort with the status quo, can... read more
Leadership Tip
How to reverse a conversational meltdown
23 January 2019
Conversational meltdowns are far more reversible than they feel when temperatures rise. The basic principle behind any intervention is to interrupt the dance of death. The goal is to slow participants from generating new evidence to confirm mutual... read more
Leadership Tip
How to ace that interview
16 January 2019
The first few moments of your interview can have a decisive impact on how well the rest of it goes. My research has shown there are four main errors people make when trying to make a good impression in job interviews. Don’t brag. It’s... read more
Leadership Tip
How to make better decisions faster
9 January 2019
Decision-making overload is a common experience among managers. But you can process choices more efficiently and achieve better outcomes by using a checklist. Write down five goals that will be impacted by the decision. This helps you avoid the... read more
Leadership Tip
How to be more mindful during the day
2 January 2019
Many of us operate on autopilot at work, but the ability to maintain focus and concentration is a crucial skill. The good news is you can build this skill by incorporating mindfulness exercises into your day. When you wake up, spend two... read more
Leadership Tip
How to kick your bad habits
26 December 2018
Every one of us has a career-limiting bad habit. Whether it’s weak interpersonal skills, a tendency to procrastinate, or good-but-not-great technical prowess, one of the biggest impediments to our upward mobility is a habit we can’t get rid of. But a few... read more
Leadership Tip
How to make work meaningful
19 December 2018
Effective leaders try to make work meaningful and enjoyable for employees. They’re most successful when they adhere to a few best practices: Lead individuals, not just teams. When you’re under pressure, you can forget that employees have... read more
Leadership Tip
How get your team to think positively during uncertain times
12 December 2018
With the political climate in the in the state it's in, encouraging your employees to think positively may make you look foolish and insensitive. Yet, focusing your employees on what they can do rather than what they cannot do will lead to better... read more