Perception Shift – The Ultimate Strategy to Overcome Obstacles (1 minute read) When author Daniel H. Pink shared a recent Pinkcast (short video clip) on overcoming obstacles, he shared a strategy known as the Stoic Challenge (based upon the writings of William B....
The Question of Persuasion (1 minute read) As a former speech writer for the White House, and now a successful best-selling author, Dan Pink knows a thing or two about persuasion. He believes we undervalue the use of questions ...
The Thing About Culture (2 minute read) “Hospitality is a selfish pleasure. It feels great to make other people feel good.” WILL GUIDARA The dated definition of Culture reads as; ‘ The way we do things around here’ . One of ...
Engaged in Work (2 minute read) “Company culture is the Social Operating System of your Organisation.” Imagine a workplace with: 21% greater profitability 17% greater productivity 15% better customer ratings 40% less...
High Performers (1 minute read) While studying Physical Education in college, I recall the definition of a highly skilled performer from senior lecturer of Skill Acquisition , Dr Ross Smith. Highly skilled performers...
5 Ways to Become a Leader at Work (1 minute read) Developing into an effective leader in the workplace requires a combination of developing key skills, building meaningful relationships, and demonstrating initiative. Here are 5 ways t... Leadership
Power Skills in High Demand (1 minute read) Once referred to as Soft Skills , the non-technical and behaviourally focused competencies which are in high demand amongst employers worldwide are now considered Power Skills . Mia Ka...
The Mindset Differential (2 minute read) Imagine being tasked with a military exercise which requires you to infiltrate and disarm insurgents who have hostile intentions. The map you have been provided identifies the entry po...
Developing Transferable Skills (1 minute read) While you may feel supported and assured in your current employment, it’s a wise career move to keep up to date with the needs or expectations of other employers and organisations. Ste...
5 Tips to Enhance Mental Focus (2 minute read) Have you ever found yourself daydreaming during your working day, or maybe losing track of what you were doing prior to an interruption? If so, you’re not alone, and may be experiencin...
Investing in You (1 minute read) The past year has provided all of us – as individuals, teams, or organisations – with its fair share of challenges. Some of these you may have met head-on, and even succeeded in the fa...
Growing your GRIT (1 minute read) grit : (noun) ‘a quality that describes someone who demonstrates passion and perseverance to persist toward an objective, even in the face of adversity’. Upon launching her book GRIT ,...