Leadership Tip
How three myths can kill strategic planning
31 March 2021
Strategic thinking is a process that defines the manner in which people think about, assess, view, and create the future for themselves and others. But strategic thinking often boils down to choosing what not to do. Yet three myths continue to plague it... read more
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How to boost employee engagement
24 March 2021
If you can increase the level of engagement in your organisation, you'll likely see the productivity of your workforce rise, too. The good news is that almost any organisation can foster greater engagement if leaders adopted a few simple strategies... read more
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How to avoid making bad decisions
17 March 2021
We are all human, which means we are not immune from making bad decisions every once in a while. Although we cannot go back in time and change our choice, a big part of success is to avoid failure. Here are five reasons why we... read more
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How to write an engaging cover letter
10 March 2021
First impressions are important. While CVs give employers the facts about your career and education, cover letters are a way to expand on these facts and convey personality. If you’re not hearing back from recruiters, the letters accompanying your resume... read more
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How to do small talk
3 March 2021
Anyone missing their water cooler chats with colleagues? In today's work landscape where so many of us are working from home, small talk has all but vanished from our daily routines. Even though most of our face-to-face time with colleagues is over video... read more
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How to manage up, even from home
28 February 2021
While the work-from-home marathon continues for many, it's easy to feel cocooned in the home office bubble. But you should not forget about your boss and fostering your relationship with him or her. Managing up should be part of your daily routine.... read more
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How to get more done
17 February 2021
One of the drawbacks of working from home is the amount of distractions at your fingertips, whether it be a full pantry of food or living distractions like family members and pets. The temptation to relax and doing chores are the top two biggest work-... read more
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How the best leaders keep an open mind
10 February 2021
We often think of great leaders as having the conviction of their beliefs - they’re not pushovers. But the most successful leaders actually show a willingness to be persuaded. How can you do this, particularly on issues where you’re not objective... read more
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How to deal with a tough boss
3 February 2021
Let's face it, dealing with tough managers has never been an easy task, and it's become exponentially more challenging from a remote-pandemic standpoint. Gone are the days for many of us when we could just pop into a boss's office for clarity on a... read more
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How to read a book a week
27 January 2021
Reading non-fiction books is one of the best ways to stay engaged with the newest thinking in your field. But how can you make time for reading if your schedule is already overloaded? Understand that you don’t need to read a non-fiction book cover to... read more