Appraisals. Love ’em? Hate ’em? Let’s be honest, I think most people hate them. Why? Often because the appraisal system itself wins no fans. But sometimes because the appraiser isn’t good at doing their job. Last week, someone I know had their annual appraisal. And it was brilliant. It was brilliant because their boss prepared… Read More Learning to love ’em . . .
I learned that some organisations encourage silent moments in meetings – simply to allow people to think. Alexander Kjerulf, founder and chief happiness officer at Woohoo, says: “The purpose of meetings is not to talk – the purpose of meetings is to arrive at ideas, solutions, plans and decisions … some people can think while… Read More Sometimes it’s what you don’t say . . .
“Act powerful, be powerful” – a short article by Amy Cuddy about the work she’s done as a social psychologist around power poses. Shared with you following Ms Cuddy’s request: “. . . please, share this science with people who truly and chronically lack resources, status, and formal power; this is a free, no-tech life… Read More True power . . .
“Self-love is essential. Until you can learn how to feel loved in an empty room, you will not feel loved for very long in any other room.” Vironika Tugaleva
Self care is so important. And particularly when you’re supporting or developing others – perhaps as a leader or a coach. I was reminded of this recently in a discussion with a colleague. She very sensibly spoke about making sure that she checks in with herself for a brief moment before entering into a conversation… Read More You first . . .
“The privilege of a lifetime is being what you are.” Joseph Campbell
“Storytelling is everything. Show me an MBA and your sales numbers – that’s fine. But tell me a great story and we’ll talk.” Barbara Corcoran
Professor James L Heskett considers the art of listening and asks if we’re forgetting how to do it: Has Listening Become a Lost Art?
Great things can happen when someone believes in you. Rosie Ifould explains why: Confidence: seeing yourself through the eyes of others
“Don’t judge. Teach. It’s a learning process.” Carol S Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology Of Success
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