Leadership Tip
How to work from home more effectively
24 June 2020
Working from home has several benefits, but there are potential downsides too, such as isolation and Zoom fatigue. Here are some tips to mitigate such issues. Set up a workspace: Have something like a paper pad or an inspirational quote at... read more
Leadership Tip
How to listen with an open mindset
17 June 2020
Leaders need to listen. If we can learn to receive feedback with grace, we may uncover a whole host of people who care about us and are waiting to give us information. Information that could not only help us do a better job, but could help those giving... read more
Leadership Tip
How to motivate people by reading the situation
10 June 2020
Keeping employees motivated is one of the most important responsibilities of a leader or manager. To do this, make sure you’re using the right motivational tools at the right times. Keep these guidelines in mind: Feedback. To enhance commitment... read more
Leadership Tip
How to find a new job
3 June 2020
If you’re reeling from a recent layoff due to the pandemic, you’re not alone. Many millions of people around the world have lost their jobs. Yet despite the grim circumstances, the tried-and-true methods of getting back on your feet still apply... read more
Leadership Tip
How to work from home with ease
20 May 2020
As more of us work from home, hunched over laptops on sofas, the question of pain is becoming more urgent. Bad posture and working habits show up in the body as pain, and you can’t be productive when you’re in pain. Here’s how to get comfortable... read more
Leadership Tip
How to ensure your next virtual meeting actually accomplishes something
13 May 2020
How many times have you walked away from a theoretically important meeting and thought, “What did we accomplish?” More often than not, the problem isn’t with what did or didn’t happen at the meeting - nothing got done because the meeting’s goals... read more
Leadership Tip
How to fight video conference fatigue
6 May 2020
If you’re finding you’re more exhausted after a day working from home than you used to be, you’re not alone. Video conference fatigue is a result of the fact that video calls are more draining than face-to-face meetings. We tend to focus more intently... read more
Leadership Tip
How to become a good mentor
3 May 2020
Leaders must be good at judging others’ potential and finding and developing more leaders - good at discerning where a person is, knowing where he or she is supposed to go and providing what they will need when they get there. The bottom line in any... read more
Leadership Tip
How to keep calm and carry on
27 April 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has rapidly changed the way we live, work and socialise and has brought with it new pressures and stress. What toll does this take on the workforce? Mental health professionals have spoken out across the media to share... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stay productive while working from home
15 April 2020
The government is recommending that as many employees as possible work remotely until the virus can be slowed. But working remotely is a double-edge sword - sure, you get to stay home, but it can be harder to focus on actually working. So, first thing’s... read more