What colour lies do you tell when hiring?
Everyone lies – white lies, grey lies, colourless lies, red and true-blue lies. I have told some of these lies and I am sure you have too. All these various types of lies are defined in the book Blindspot by Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald. There is a reason and purpose behind all lies. We might lie…
It’s not about the stress – it’s about the recovery
Stress is on the rise; we all know it, right? Article after article pops up in our news feeds about its impact on our health, our relationships and our job performance. This has only become even more common during COVID-19. The effects of this rise cannot be overstated. Stress is having a significant impact on…
Everyone is a great parent when they don’t have kids
I have two sons, Jack and Lucas, who are now teenagers. I was an older mother, having my first child at 36. Prior to becoming a parent, I had great leadership training and experience. I had a BA with a major in Psychology, as well as an MBA, and I had participated in many leadership…
Is the bear chasing you?
There is a saying: ‘When a mountain bear is chasing after you, you don’t have to outrun the bear. You only have to outrun the guy running next to you.’ It may sound callous and even selfish, but it’s not wrong. A recent McKinsey study forecasts that while the impact of COVID-19 on the world economy is in no way certain,…
Who you are is who you are
A strong and successful career is not something you are entitled to. It takes work, dedication and strategy, and it doesn’t happen overnight. Last week I took 40 minutes out of my day to watch this video by Caroline Wanga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAIiqOG4KBU . I loved her practical, vulnerable and humorous approach. Here are some of the key points…
Making the most of COVID-19
This year has started like no other that we can remember. As COVID-19 continues to change how we operate as a community and as businesses, many of us are faced with having to find new ways to work, while others have found ourselves out of a job. One of the most challenging parts of this…
Getting Stuff Done in 2021
There are many elements that contribute to the success of a business, including clear strategies, the right people with the right skills, hard work and a little bit of luck. As we move into 2021, our success as businesses and as individuals will depend on our ability to get the right things done in a…
Make over your attitude towards your career
Were you like many of us at the end of last year, dragging yourself towards the holidays, counting down the hours till freedom and cursing your daily grind? If you haven’t started the new year in a positive way there is still time to make a change with a new attitude! It’s time to get…
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