How should leaders combat staff burnout? Burnout exacerbates work stress far more than vice-versa, according to research from Germany. In an empirical analysis of 48 longitudinal studies on burnout and work stress involving 26,300 participants, scholars found evidence...
Mike Grant whose personal mantra is 'Raising the bar' encouraged all the sales professionals to raise theirs. He wrote ‘I truly believe that as individuals we function best when we are stretched beyond our comfort zones. I hope that the business environment in which...
Strategy for reviewing, evaluating the current year and forward planning for the coming year. Cycles within cycles within cycles – what will you choose from your spiral curriculum? Professional Development - Cycles within Cycles
Just how do they do it? You know who I mean. The ones who can ask questions that instantly elicit information without fail. They never look dim. They always apply the perfect open sesame especially when they haven’t a clue about the subject of the question and need to...
In this ground-breaking analysis of personality type, bestselling author of Better Than Before and The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin reveals the one simple question that will transform what you do at home, at work, and in life. The Four Tendencies
Today, 20th November 2020, marks UK Equal Pay Day, the day after which women effectively begin working for free. In the context of Covid-19 unemployment, increased caring demands, and greater risk to women’s health, it becomes more important than ever for companies...
Recently I met with my Executive Development Coach (posh or what!!) Halina and we were talking about really hearing what someone says to you. I must confess that all too often I have found myself falling into the trap of thinking about my next contribution to the...
Seven essential leadership skills: Moving from manager to leader by Helen Mayson ILM June 2015 Making the leap from manager to leader Training for new managers is often focused around technical ability, but often it’s the interpersonal skills and people management...
"I was taught to see racism only in individual acts of meanness, not in invisible systems conferringdominance on my group" White Privilege Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack