Professional business writer and consultant Tom Siebold devised a leadership exercise to identify strategies to deal with negative employees. I was amazed by how many negativity types he came up with: The Resisters – They rail against anything different The Wobbly – They are constantly shifting moods and expect others to adjust to them The Gossipers… Read More When stroppy is good . . .
I’m sure that you will know (I didn’t) that Super Tuesday is one of the most significant days in US primary elections: a pivotal moment for candidates hoping to gain the Republican and Democrat nominations in their bid for the White House. Now, I’ll be honest. The American Presidential Elections is not my Mastermind specialist subject, so… Read More Super thinking . . .
Since I started writing my blog, I’ve not ceased to be humbled to be “followed” or “liked” by others, including fellow bloggers. I’m in turn enjoying following other people, checking out their websites, reading fascinating articles and simply expanding my world view. And based on just my own limited foray into the world of social… Read More Connecting . . .
A good friend had to make an unexpected drive down the motorway last week, on the day of his 60th birthday. Not exactly the type of day he’d envisaged as he’d been getting closer to celebrating this milestone. So that morning, before the journey, and while walking his dog, he engaged in some quiet meditation.… Read More An honest conversation . . .
Ages ago, I heard someone say . . . “I don’t think the universe should be set up to accommodate my personal preferences” I wish I’d made a note of who said it. I’ve kept it ever since as a reminder of a rather lovely, modest commentary. An opportunity to remember that there are others… Read More You’ll LOVE this . . .
This is real victim territory. Not victim of course in the sense of someone doing something to you that you don’t deserve or which is so unspeakably cruel it effects a serious, significant impact on your wellbeing. But the victim mentality that encourages you to believe it’s always someone else’s fault, or that the change… Read More We each have a choice . . .
The Daily Telegraph this year announced the results of a Glassdoor survey revealing the top 20 employers for work-life balance. My company wasn’t in it. Apparently in the UK, companies don’t have a great reputation; we work some of the longest hours in Europe and 25% of professionals are dissatisfied with how much… Read More Spending time . . .
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