Leadership Article
10 Ways to influence people
10 September 2024
The ability to form mutually respectful relationships with others and to succeed in getting your ideas heard is a vital element of being a good manager. Having influence enables you to gain support and commitment for your proposals, and... read more
Leadership Tip
How to share your passion
4 September 2024
A simple way to show your passion for your topic is to show your enthusiasm. Enthusiasm can help you communicate your energy, interest, and motivation for your topic. It can also help you influence your audience's emotions, attitudes, and actions.... read more
Leadership Tip
How to make the most of a bad job
28 August 2024
Nearly everybody has suffered through a horrible job at some point. When we're unhappy at work, we tend to feel sorry for ourselves, and that's understandable -- but there's a lot more we can do to relieve our misery than just dragging ourselves to work... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stay happy, together
21 August 2024
Evidence is mounting from sociological research that when both partners in a relationship dedicate themselves to work and to home life, they reap benefits such as increased economic freedom, a more satisfying relationship, and a lower-than-average chance... read more
Leadership Tip
How to grab their attention before you present
12 August 2024
Senior leaders are among the toughest crowds. They're incredibly busy so they won't sit still for a long presentation with a big reveal at the end. Often they'll just interrupt before you finish. Here's how you can earn their support: Summarise... read more
Leadership Article
10 easy ways to lose 10lbs
10 August 2024
An extra 100 calories here and there may not sound like a big deal if you are watching your weight. Yet if over the course of one year you saved yourself this number of calories each day, you could save 36,500 in total, which equates to dropping 10lb in... read more
Leadership Tip
How to give your boss bad news
7 August 2024
It can be daunting to bring a problem to your manager, especially when you are just starting out. But these conversations are an inevitable part of every job. Learning to have a productive conversation during a crisis requires intention and patience... read more
Leadership Tip
How to learn to be charismatic
31 July 2024
We have all seen the leader at the front of the room, the one who holds an audience in sway, bringing on laughter and tears and causing everyone to leave feeling challenged, inspired, and motivated. Though they may be experts in their fields, expertise... read more
Leadership Tip
How to master a new skill
24 July 2024
Mastering new skills is not optional in today’s business environment. In a fast-moving, competitive world, being able to learn new skills is one of the keys to success. Self-improvement therefore is necessary to getting ahead. But whether you want... read more
Leadership Tip
How to make emotional connections
17 July 2024
Humans are emotional beings, some more than others and some less than others, but we are all at the mercy of our emotions on some level. The higher up you go in an organisation, the more important it is to connect with your employees on a personal level... read more