Why Writing is an Important Skill for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs must be a variety of things: diligent, creative, risk-tolerant and prudent. But do they need to be good writers? Of course. Good writing isn’t just about knowing the rules of grammar but also about being able to well structure your thoughts and expressing yourself in an engaging manner. While good writing is something that […]
Why Workplace Humour is the Secret to Great Leadership
Mark Twain said that “Humour is the great thing, the saving thing after all. The minute it crops up, all our hardnesses yield, all our irritations, and resentments flit away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.” He’s certainly not wrong. Funny Leaders are Better Leaders However, a Gallup study reveals that people laugh significantly more on weekends […]
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid While Using 360 Degree Feedback
In order to successfully implement 360-degree feedback in your workplace, it is necessary to be aware of the mistakes commonly made before embarking on the process, so you avoid them. When done the right way, multi-rater feedback systems can bring about massive positive change and maximise effectiveness at the individual, team, and organisational levels. I’ve […]
How to Bounce Back from a Negative 360-degree Feedback
Receiving critical feedback, especially in a performance review, is rarely easy. While a negative feedback can blindside us and incite feelings of self-doubt, it is also a valuable reality check and opportunity for growth. What’s important is how you hold on a positive attitude to work through the responses, move forward to restore your confidence […]
Self-Assessment: Tips for Conducting Your Performance Evaluation
Whether your company is adhering to a traditional model or has abandoned formal reviews altogether, self-evaluation is an invaluable skill that everyone should master. With the right approach, it can be an extremely rewarding exercise no matter what organisation you work for. Bearing that in mind, let’s take a look at some tips to ace […]
Mental Health and Remote Work: How to Prevent WFH Burnout
The Covid-19 pandemic kickstarted the biggest work experiment of our lifetimes, which is now embraced by 82% of company leaders. While it is going well for many, remote work has thinned the line between our professional and personal lives, so much so that 77% of employees believe setting boundaries between work and personal life is the most important remote work skill. […]
The Ultimate Pandemic-Holiday Guide: Five Must-Watch Movies with Powerful Lessons on Leadership
While movies are an essential form of entertainment – perhaps one of the best ways to unwind, relax and recharge your batteries – they also offer a crisp reflection of the society around us. Interestingly, movies have a way of profoundly impacting our personal and professional lives as sometimes it is at our most relaxed […]
How to Combat Groupthink When Working Virtually
It’s a well-known fact that groupthink – the desire for group cohesion – drives out good decision-making and problem solving. When a team falls victim to groupthink, it focuses on too many “non-mission critical” business objectives and suppresses creativity and innovation, either out of intimidation, charisma, or apathy. Sure, teams should be cohesive and should […]
Stuck in a Motivational Rut? 3 Tips to Break Out of It
You don’t feel ambitious enough to climb out of bed every morning. You experience low-grade dread aka ‘Sunday night blues’ regularly. You just can’t pump yourself up to finish a project that’s been dragging on. Your productivity is plummeting and you cannot seem to find creative solutions to challenges that arise. These are telltale signs that […]
Taming Your Inner Critic: How to Use Self-Compassion to Become a Better Leader
It’s reasonable for leaders to be gripped by fear and doubt when it’s time to make crucial business decisions that will have far-reaching consequences. However, what’s required in uncertain and disruptive times is fortitude, mental clarity, fortitude, and vision. To move away from the zone of self-doubt and lack of mental clarity, you need to […]
