Whether you are running the meeting or just participating in it, here are 15 great ways to make it more productive and accessible for everyone: How to have more inclusive meetings over Zoom Oct 20, 2020 / Dolly Chugh This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better...
How should we manage upwards during the pandemic?
Managing upwards is about making your boss’s agenda your agenda, according to a senior leader at Citi. But isn’t it just as vital for bosses to convey what their agenda actually is? Read more ‘The subtle art of managing your boss’ was the subject of a curated thread...
4 Phrases that make you sound weak to your co-workers
Your word choices can build you up or tear you down. Here’s how to speak in a way that won’t discredit your confidence or ability to perform. BY ANDREA S. KRAMER AND ALTON B. HARRIS 5 MINUTE READ For women in the workplace, fighting implicit gender biases is a...
It’s just, like, poor word choice
Women in many professions face “baked-in stereotypes” that they are somehow less capable or talented than their male counterparts — meaning they may need to choose their words wisely, says Fast Company. Words and phrases that could reinforce gender bias and therefore...
The key to being a better listener
Building strong relationships — at work and beyond — largely comes down to how we listen to others. And while not all of us are naturally gifted listeners, we can improve with practice. UC Santa Barbara psychology professor Tania Israel recommends we break the process...
How to De-escalate an Argument Using Emotional Intelligence
Given today's political and social environments, it doesn't take much for a minor disagreement to escalate quickly. With people's sensitivities at their peak, strong emotions are likely to emerge at the mere mention of certain topics. To lead with emotional...
Visioning for the future
Visioning is about creating dreams so don't worry about how you'll do it, or whether it's possible. Now is the time for you to think big! Close your eyes and imagine a perfect future. Keep your mind open and curious, allow your passions to surface and that...
Life Plan Exercise
What does the life you want look like? Have you ever felt that life and what you want from it is passing you by? If not read no further, however should you be remotely curious read on a little further with healthy scepticism naturally. We are able absolutely to choose...
GROWth Model
As a leader or manager Sir John Whitmore suggests “you may help others to solve problems, make better decisions, learn new skills or progress in their role or career. One proven approach that helps with this is the GROW model”. (Whitmore 1992) GROW model








