Battling Ruminations
We think about work when we are not at work. Ruminating about work, replaying the same thoughts and worries over and over again, significantly disrupts our ability to recover and recharge in the off hours. The more we ruminate about work when we’re home, the more likely we are to experience sleep disturbances, to eat […]
Learning to Learn
The ability to acquire new skills and knowledge quickly and continually is crucial to success in a world of rapid change. These are the traits to be an effective learner: aspiration, self-awareness, curiosity, and vulnerability. This is a visual summary from Harvard Business Review: read full article here https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn If you would like to develop […]
Managing Oneself
It’s up to you to carve out your place in the work world and know when to change course. And it’s up to you to keep yourself engaged and productive during a work life. To build a life of excellence, begin by asking yourself several questions, here you can find 3 of them and you […]
Coaching for Change
Change is hard, but for most people at some point necessary. People will need support with this process. They’ll need a coach.If you’re a manager, your most important job is to help those around you reach their greatest potential. And you can learn how to facilitate life-enhancing change in those around you. Good coaches help […]
The State of Work Life Balance
Work life balance means something different to everyone. But after looking at the data from 185 million hours of working time, the line between work and “everything else” has become increasingly blurred. We have less time than we think each day and as a result end up working later, in the evenings, and on weekends […]
The Neuroscience of Trust
Compared with people at low-trust companies, people at high-trust companies report: 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, 40% less burnout. In this article you can discover eight management behaviors that foster trust. These behaviors are measurable and can be managed to improve performance. Read […]
The Role of a Manager Has to Change
The manager’s role and purpose has not kept pace with what is required. Managers must once again become genuinely human: to love learning and teaching, to liberate and innovate, to involve others in the process of imaginative thinking and to challenge everyone around them to create a better business and world. Read the full article here: https://hbr.org/2018/10/the-role-of-a-manager-has-to-change-in-5-key-ways
How to give a presentation
A great talk is generated by the quality of the idea, the narrative, and the passion of the speaker. If you have a compelling idea that’s really worth sharing, you can build a great talk. Giving a good talk is highly coachable.
Stop delegating, start training
The central part of the manager’s job is people development. This includes people who want to become leaders like you one day. When you take on the mindset of a trainer instead of a manager delegating work, you will have created a team of trusted associates who can step in and help when you are […]