Leadership Resources

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How to put work goals within reach

Many people have goals to accomplish. But it is one thing to set them - network more, learn to meditate, or get better at writing - and quite another to actually accomplish them. Goal setting is a process that starts with careful consideration of... read more

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How to give everyone a say in your next team meeting

Many people see staff meetings as a waste of time. To make them more useful, try engaging everyone in the room. Don’t allow the usual suspects to dominate the discussion while others remain largely quiet. If you want to hear from everyone: Ask... read more

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How to make exercise part of your work routine

Regular exercise can produce countless benefits - from improved concentration and sharper memory to enhanced creativity and lower stress - all of which boost workplace performance. Yet many of us believe we don’t have the time. So instead of viewing... read more

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How to keep your negotiation on track

We waste too much time and emotion during negotiations. We argue about items that don’t really matter and let our feelings override our logic. If you want to move a negotiation forward and advance to where you want to be: Understand the common... read more

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How to motivate a slacker

Everyone has worked with someone who doesn't pull their weight. You often don't know whether to confront the person, speak to your boss, or mind your own business. If someone's slacking is not affecting your work, don’t intervene. But if your job is... read more

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How to improve your reading skills

The smartest people I have met love to learn. They thrive on new ideas and read many books and articles that change and challenge their thinking. When you have strong reading abilities, you can interpret and find meaning in all that you read, and when... read more

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How to weave behavioural economics into your wellness programme

Organisational wellness programmes often rely on education to encourage people to lose weight, stop smoking, or manage health conditions. But educating people about what they already know but don’t do can only go so far. Instead, try behavioural... read more

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How to handle a meeting gone off-track

How to handle a meeting gone off track. We’ve all been in frustrating meetings where one person keeps going off on tangents. If the team can’t get the person back on track, important decisions get delayed and/or the meeting drags on past the ending... read more

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How to make mentoring work remotely

Workers in the office spend 25% more time on career-development activities than their remote counterparts, according to a recent study by Bloomberg. It also found that employees who came into work devoted about 40 more minutes a week to mentoring... read more

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How to land a high-earning job

It's no secret that job hopping often leads to higher pay. If you aren't making the salary you want, consider shifting to another industry. The experience you gained in your field may help you earn a high-paying job in another. New research from Open... read more