There Is No Magic Apple For Fatigue
by Silvia Damiano on 11 January 2018
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. You’ve probably heard that, right? But what about when you really do need a doctor?
Don’t Let The Life You Want Pass You By
by Silvia Damiano on 4 January 2018
Too often, we put the needs of others first. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t complete a big report before taking a nap, but there is an invisible line in the sand. On one side, you always put yourself first, and you don’t care about anything or anyone else. On the other side, you …
The Awesome Power Of A Positive Mind
by Silvia Damiano on 21 December 2017
Have you ever had to attend an event that you were dreading? Maybe it was a wedding or a social outing with neighbours that you can’t stand, or maybe it was work-related. Did you feel resentful or angry that you were expected to attend? We all have situations where we must ‘grin and b …
Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones
by Silvia Damiano on 12 December 2017
When you speak with your colleagues, how many times do you have something to praise and how many times do you have something to criticise? Think back honestly to the last meeting or gathering that you had with your employees.
It's Time To Break The Silence Of The Lift
by Silvia Damiano on 9 November 2017
Think of a typical day in the office. Everyone steps into the lift. Maybe someone dares to smile or make a comment. But, most people are probably silent, lost in their own thoughts, or simply afraid to break elevator etiquette.
Drive - The Key To Making Innovation Work
by Mark Hodgson on 24 October 2017
Drive refers to having the strength and perseverance to pursue the action required to attain a desired goal. It’s the energy that makes everything else happen and its absence leaves a lot of disparate parts – ideas, people, resources - that never quite come together.
Curiosity Leads The Way From Earth To Mars And Beyond
by Silvia Damiano on 19 October 2017
Have you ever reflected on why you wonder about certain things? Think about it. Do you ever consider why things pop into your head? Children often ask a million questions at a time. Do you still have that sense of wonder? Curiosity should not be discarded as a relic from childhood, bu …
Perfection & Why You Will Never Attain It
by Silvia Damiano on 12 October 2017
Do you have days where you just don’t feel like you are ‘good enough’? It doesn’t matter what it pertains to—maybe you missed a typo on a critical report, or didn’t quite make a deadline, or forgot to refill the water in the coffeepot. Big or small, these things tend to weigh us down.
The Power Of The Spoken Word
by Silvia Damiano on 28 September 2017
Have you ever thought about the tone of voice that you use for different things? When you see a puppy or a cute, smiling baby, do you resort to a high-pitched ‘lovey’ voice? Or maybe if you see someone about to drop something, do you use an urgent, intense ‘warning’ voice?
From Capitalism To Talentism - Embracing A New Era Of Leadership
by Silvia Damiano on 19 September 2017
Leaders can no longer rule via checklists or use fear and unquestioning compliance to push their subordinates around. Employees expect and, increasingly, demand more. In our fast-paced, technological world, effective leaders must instead become a creative force. This gives people the …
Drive Is The Inspiration To Never Quit
by Silvia Damiano on 24 August 2017
As a child, was there anything that you really, really wanted? Maybe it was something tangible, like a new bike or a treehouse. Or maybe you wanted to earn something, like a spot on the cheerleading squad or valedictorian. Whatever it was for you, did you make it? Did you feel the dri …
The Enigmatic Smile Of Mona Lisa
by Silvia Damiano on 27 July 2017
If there was something you could give people that would brighten their day, would you? What if this something was absolutely free, and only required a tiny amount of effort on your part? Imagine giving someone a chance for an uplifting moment. You can—all you have to do is smile.