Not Perfect But Not Imperfect Either
Some people make a habit of publicising what they see as their imperfections by making apologising in advance. It's not helpful to them, the situation, or the relationship. And false modesty is not attractive.
Do Your Communities Give You a Sense of Belonging?
In a community (I use the word loosely) there are those who are driven by passion, while others only pay lip service. Which group do you fall into?
Emotional Intelligence Skills and Why they Matter
Emotional Intelligence is a set of skills which determine how well you handle yourself in life and in general. It gives you critical advantages, and it can be learned.
The Value of Continuing Professional Development
CPD does more than add to your technical skills, it helps you grow as a person.
Persuasion and Healing
The most obvious tactics often don't work. Empathy and 'getting alongside' is often more effective. Here's a heartwarming and informative video. It has a big aaaah! factor, for sure, but like so many of these things it is a real opportunity to re-learn something we all know how to do.
Labels are Judgements, and They Stop You Thinking
Difficult? Narcissistic? Self-Centered? It's natural and easy to stick labels on people, specially if they are nasty to you. You might feel better for a moment, but it limits your possibilities for responding to them in a creative way.
For Success, Embrace Failure
Being comfortable with setback, the possibility of rejection and even failure may be an advantage and a critical factor in achievement and success. Once we embrace failure as a part of the path to success we free ourselves from its drag and can invest more fully in creativity.
Difficult Behaviour – Five Key Factors
There are five key factors to consider before you attempt to handle any difficult behaviour. This video tells you what they are.
Video – Handling Workplace Conflict
Conflict at work causes a lot of misery, and that has serious implications for employers. It affects motivation and engagement, and also increases the risk of mistakes and neglect. And that's not to mention poor performance, failing teams, absenteeism and staff turnover. If only managers could handle conflict more constructively...
