Wisdom and Wit
Hints and tips to engage your team, increase productivity and work smarter – plus the occasional laugh
Whitefella Guilt – Happy National Reconciliation Week
Jun 15, 2021
None of us arrives at work and leaves our emotions, ideas and ideals at reception. What drives you as you walk through those doors is worthy of the occasional check-in. National Reconciliation Week is a great place to start.
Emotional Intelligence, 13 Epic Fails And How To Avoid Them
Feb 16, 2021
Are you like most people who rate themselves a 10/10 when it comes to emotional intelligence, but don’t actually achieve the results of an EI ninja? Here are 13 examples of phrases you would have heard in your office and 13 more emotionally intelligent ways to say them. Practical examples you can use in your emails and meetings right now to boost your people management skills.
Emotional Intelligence, The Most Important Skill A Middle Manager Can Have
Feb 1, 2021
Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills a manager can have. Yet, most of us over-rate our ability in this area. When you know what to look for, the good news is that EQ is not like IQ: EQ can be developed.
A Simple Alternative To A New Year’s Resolution That Gets Bigger Results
Jan 11, 2021
There are a million articles around at this time of the year on making New Year’s resolutions, so I’m not going to bore you with yet another. Besides, I think there’s a simpler and better way to create the 2021 you want without them.
Blog Articles:
- Change management that wins friends (9)
- Communication (3)
- Difficult conversations, including with your boss (15)
- Emotional Intelligence and Personal Development (16)
- Engaging staff (2)
- Influence and Authority (4)
- Must Haves for New Managers (4)
- People Management (6)
- Performance management that actually works (5)
- Personal Development (4)
- Personality Profiling (1)
- Strategic planning and innovation (13)
- Stress and how not to (4)
- Team work (7)
- Tips and Tools (5)
- Understanding people and how it can be your greatest success (3)
- Work-Life Balance (4)
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