Fixed Mindset: Or I Always Knew There Was Something In That Confirmation Bias!
By Ruth Donde on 1 August 2017
Are we creating our own ‘fake news’ as much as others are creating this for us? Are we getting in our own way confirming our comfortable status quo and creating a false sense of security or are we seeking to challenge our perspectives and position and be more receptive and agile - a l …
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.
You Can't Just Talk The Talk Of Ethics
By Silvia Damiano on 25 July 2017
In today's fast-paced, often cut-throat business environment, ethics is, maybe, not the first thing that comes to mind. If you turn on the news, you see examples of people in power abusing that power, and countless others suffering because of it
Don’t Let Your Leadership Style Be Stuck In The Eighties
By Silvia Damiano on 20 July 2017
Have you seen the 80s movie The Breakfast Club? Five high school kids discover that they have a lot in common after all. The teenagers in the film couldn’t help but share their life experiences with one another, and they felt curiosity as they listened. We should all have the curiosit …
Wellness Is A Critical Performance Issue
By Ruth Donde on 13 July 2017
Can't help but feel billions of dollars are wasted on leadership development across the world. Too many approaches seem to be either overly theoretical or conversely just about techniques. They seem to miss the most important part of the leadership jigsaw... the person.
Are You Brave Enough To Trust Your Intuition?
By Silvia Damiano on 11 July 2017
Do you believe in your intuition? Many of us 'go with our gut' when we make quick decisions. While intuition may seem somewhat mystical, it's really our hunches formed using past knowledge and experiences. Does intuition have a place in the business world? Many would say no, but can y …
Sometimes It’s Hard To Look In The Mirror
By Silvia Damiano on 6 July 2017
When you get ready each morning, do you think about the upcoming day? Do you mull over the meetings you have, and paperwork yet to complete? Are you paying attention to yourself? Sure, you may look in the mirror to put on your makeup or to shave, but how often do you stop to look in t …
How Are You Really Doing?
By Silvia Damiano on 29 June 2017
As a leader, you probably give feedback to your employees all day long. But how often do YOU get to hear how you are doing? Sure, your own boss may offer feedback periodically, but when do you get to hear from those you actually work with every day? Even if it’s not in a formal settin …
Attitude Means Retraining Your Brain To Look For Positives
By Silvia Damiano on 27 June 2017
When you think of the word 'attitude', you might think of different things. If you've ever had a teenaged child, you probably think of an eye roll and a long, self-suffering sigh. If you've had a cat you might think of that aloof, love-me-when-I-wish-and-only-then manner. But what doe …
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 …
A Little Hugging Can Go A Long Way
By Silvia Damiano on 15 June 2017
When you think of hugging, what images pop into your head? Does the idea of a hug make you think of a child running into your arms, or a little puppy jumping into your lap? Maybe you think of your significant other or a very dear friend. Whatever the case, hugging is good for you! Sci …
The Sky's The Limit When You Have Courage
By Silvia Damiano on 13 June 2017
Courage can mean so many different things. It can mean asking a date out to a movie, or speaking up at a staff meeting, or boarding a rocket for the moon. Courage is essential in our personal and professional lives to ensure that we continue to grow, develop and reach our true potenti …