Whatever work we are doing, we want to be great at it right? This Top Ten List is not only fun to apply, but highly effective! Thank you PassionProject for the inspiration! My favourites ways, that I live and breathe on a daily basis are: 1. Go the extra mile early and often 2. Find a way ...
Finding Joy in Any Job Are you happy at work? Feeling stuck? Disillusioned? Have you fallen out of love with your job? Finding joy in what you do is perhaps one of the most important needs of the human soul. I really enjoyed this HBR podcast, which delves into ways to improve the role you ...
I found this infographic from Visual Capitalist really interesting. It lays out the 20 fastest growing jobs in the next decade, and maps the constantly changing employment landscape for the future. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be 11.9 million new jobs created from 2020 to 2030! So let’s dig into these fascinating - and ...
Last week, I shared some of the activities I turn to when I can feel anxiety building up! I thought it would also be useful to lay out a few triggers that seem to exacerbate my anxious episodes. Anxiety management is all about understanding & managing what your mind or body can, or cannot cope ...
During my first big leadership role in 1989 as Managing Director of the Macro Group, I received a rather bold, brilliant and direct piece of feedback. This turned out to be one of the most important interventions I have ever had... Idea of the Day: My Life Changed as I Accepted the Gift of Feedback If ...
Idea of the Day: I Think I am Collaborating Too Much - 9 Triggers to over collaborating! Am I one of the way too eager people who jump into, or are dragged into, active collaborations that might run better without us and that burn up our valuable time and energy? I think I might be?? To ...
I have always believed in the importance of having friends at work, and being aware of the impact it has on employees’ productivity and creativity. I have myself forged many meaningful and enduring friendships throughout my career. So how can managers create and maintain a friendship-friendly workplace that delivers measurable results? The Power of Work ...
Absolutely loved this video by Tech Insider, explaining 22 inventions that are saving the earth, including turbines, edible cutlery, water blobs, package-free shampoo and toothpaste! Some of these inventions could truly help us cut back on all plastics and reduce the terrifying amount of garbage in the sea! 🐟 Do watch the video and let me know ...
Why Burnout is Hard to Avoid, and a few Top Tips from Me! Lately, as I have been reflecting on the turbulent times we are going through, marked recently by a horrific nation-state invasion, I have really tried to take as much time as I need to not let the pressures surrounding my work affect ...