A Bit More On Moving On
Quotations survive their authors because they have echos in wider human experience.
I Speak to My Dog in Another Language
We have a kind of special relationship, he thinks I'm the alpha dog, and so he's loyal.
Why motivation doesn’t work
Traditional methods of motivating people at work are so 'last century'. In this TED talk Dan Pink explains what we are doing wrong. The three key drivers today, he says, are mastery, autonomy and purpose. Carrots and sticks don't work for conceptual thinkers.
What is mediation?
A mediator’s role is to facilitate dialogue, so mediation is valuable when the parties need to maintain a continuing relationship. This makes it ideal for workplace mediation. The process produces practical solutions, and helps disputants establish a 'viable working relationship'.
Swearing at Work Is Good for You, Apparently
Swearing has lost some of its taboo; we swear more, and more publicly. Now we have research that positively promotes swearing at work and says this can benefit staff and their employers.
Dialogue to Action
Dialogue is a distinctive kind of communication that allows people ...
Who Decides What We Are Capable Of?
Self-limiting beliefs may keep us safe and protect us from failure or embarrassment. But we all carry ideas that we have inherited and which may not be in our individual best interests. Becoming aware of the invisible maps that guide us can open up new areas of exploration.
Is ‘Time for Yourself’ Really the Answer?
People often say they want it, but, as they say, be careful about what you wish for. To be on the safe side – just in case you do manage to get the space you need – it's a good idea to think ahead and plan for it.
The Sow’s Ear Effect
Telling yourself good stuff about yourself seems, intuitively, like a good idea. It is supposed to help you feel good, or better, about yourself, and to gradually build self-esteem. But this only works if the statements – or 'affirmations' – are believable. Far fetched inspirational statements seem like a good idea, but they can actually have the opposite effect.
Hear the Storyteller, Not Just the Story
Stories have the power to persuade and change, they can also condemn and isolate us. Once we are past childhood we judge a story by the storyteller. We look for interests and motives that could render the story invalid or suspect. When we listen to the stories we tell ourselves we should be similarly cautious, the narrator is usually hugely biased.
