Leadership Tip
How to reflect on 2020
16 December 2020
It has been a difficult year that many might want to put behind them as quickly as possible, but now might be a good opportunity for reflecting and readying for the new year and a fresh decade. So add some self-reflection to your... read more
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How to promote strategic thinking in your team
9 December 2020
Encouraging routine strategic thinking may be the most important thing you can do as a leader. It’s not an easy skill to teach or learn, because it is as much a mindset as a set of techniques - but it’s not impossible. Consider these ways to... read more
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How to get through a difficult day
2 December 2020
We all have days when we feel overwhelmed at work and when it seems like everything is going wrong. But we still have things that need to be done and taking a break is not an option. Here are some tips on how you can push through: Find a task... read more
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How to lead in uncertain times
25 November 2020
Effective leadership has taken on new meaning during the pandemic, marking the end of the top-down model in which the person in charge is expected to take full control and hold all the answers. Though nobody has a playbook at the ready for these... read more
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How to be a good manager
18 November 2020
The first rule of management is that it is a different skill than leadership. Leadership is about setting a vision and aligning the work around it. True management is, rather, about bringing out the best in the people. This isn’t easy: management is one... read more
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How to thrive when WFH
11 November 2020
Even before the new abnormal of lockdown, most of us were tired most days of the week. Now we are juggling the demands of family, school and work from our homes. Life got a whole lot more exhausting. Here are some tips for recharging... read more
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How to motivate employees
4 November 2020
Smart leaders can turn change from exhausting to exhilarating by asking employees to open their imaginations. This type of strong work motivation stems from the three M’s: mastery, meaning and membership. Money is a distant fourth. Mastery... read more
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How to react when you feel you are being overlooked.
28 October 2020
Your progress at work and in your career can be influenced to a great extent by your line manager. It can thus be demotivating and career-limiting if your line manager constantly favours your colleague over you. But there are ways in which you can turn... read more
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How to de-escalate an argument
21 October 2020
Given today's political and social environments, it doesn't take much for a minor disagreement to escalate quickly. With people's sensitivities at their peak, strong emotions are likely to emerge at the mere mention of certain topics. To lead with... read more
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How to create a company culture
15 October 2020
Culture shapes both employee productivity and business results, but often it is ambiguous and hard to define. To help, think of culture as three layers with increasing levels of importance: Culture is seen through symbols, rituals, stories, and... read more