Lifting The Doom And Gloom From Your Office
by Silvia Damiano on 9 January 2018
Everyone has days where they feel stressed and short-tempered. You want to watch yourself and make sure that these are sporadic, and far and few in between.
‘Chunking‘ Is Not Holiday Weight Gain...
by Silvia Damiano on 19 December 2017
When you think of the word ‘chunking,' you may have visions of yourself after the holiday season. While that may be a conversation you need to have in the privacy of your mind, chunking usually means to break information down into manageable pieces.
Feed Your Brain Vocabulary Soup
by Silvia Damiano on 23 November 2017
Neuroscience is helping us develop new ideas and methods of leadership. When we learn, certain networks become active, but like anything else, they become inactive when not used.
Are Engagement Surveys Enough To Drive Collaboration?
by Silvia Damiano on 14 November 2017
For several years now, companies have invested heavily in ‘annual engagement surveys’ for their staff members. This has been the ‘make it or break it’ moment for many managers. The unspoken question remains, however. Is this measure enough for people to develop their collaboration ski …
An African Adventure Can Turn Your Communication Upside Down
by Silvia Damiano on 2 November 2017
When you think of the word communicate, you probably imagine speaking words or reading something. But communication is more than just words. It is the look in someone's eyes or the quiet shrug of the shoulders. Being an effective communicator doesn't only entail sharing words, it is a …
Using Chemistry To Unlock The Secrets Of Leadership And The Brain
by Silvia Damiano on 10 October 2017
Effective communication is essential for great leaders, yet many simply don’t have the skills to inspire, persuade and engage those they lead. Learning how brain chemistry affects leadership styles can help unlock this capability.
Generosity Means Giving More Than Just Your Money
by Silvia Damiano on 5 October 2017
Singer George Michael passed away on Christmas Day of 2016. He was well known for his musical works, but many had no idea how many charities he supported quietly behind the scenes. He was a dedicated philanthropist who made generous donations without the public's knowledge.
From Science Fiction To Reality
by Silvia Damiano on 14 September 2017
While movies and books tend to vilify them, robots are not inherently evil. They aren’t inherently anything—it’s humans who create them and make them what they are.
Communication – The Essence Connection
by Mark Hodgson on 31 August 2017
Communication is one of those elemental things, like breathing or water that’s so essential to our existence that we often take it for granted. This means it is often taken as a given. Yet anyone who has spent any time in an organisation or as part of a team will have experienced very …
Inspiring Yourself To Inspire Others
by Silvia Damiano on 10 August 2017
When you ask a little boy what he wants to be when he grows up, you will likely hear things like a football player, race car driver, astronaut, or movie star. Most children do not admit that they want to attend meetings and work in an office all day. While some people do become astron …
Silence Can Really Be Golden After All
by Silvia Damiano on 22 June 2017
Do you have conversations with yourself? Not necessarily in a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde way, but more of an inner monologue? Maybe you imagine yourself speaking at an engagement, and you practise your speech in your head. Or maybe you have a meeting with your own boss, and you try to cr …
Inspiration – The Key To Unlocking Your Leadership Brilliance
by Mark Hodgson on 11 May 2017
Collaboration is a politically correct word that gets thrown around in meetings and company reports, but is rarely contemplated deeply. It’s as if we assume that everyone knows what collaboration is and how it should be done. But why should that be?