Presenteeism, according to writer and comedian Joe Queenan, is:“A situation that arises when sick employees drag their forlorn carcasses into the office and waste everyone else’s time by hacking their way through their working day on an empty tank.”We’ve all been that...
What Is Emotional Intelligence Again? One of my favourite subjects is emotional intelligence, or EQ. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, but you might not be clear on what it is – or how it’s part of every interaction you ever have. At work, home and school. Down the pub,...
How much time do you spend in your day putting out grass fires? Old Henry James, who wrote the quote above, may be onto one of the reasons that occurs. At first glance, not addressing something often appears to be the easy option. We lull ourselves into thinking...
During the 11 years I have been living in Central Australia, I have always worked with Aboriginal people. Not long after I arrived, an old tjilpi told me about ‘Dingo Time’ and I have never forgotten his message. Unlike coastal tribes, Central Australian Aboriginal...